Tree Survey Scotland: Planning and Development

When requesting planning permission for a development, a tree survey may need to be undertaken. Tree surveys and reports will be required if a potential development site will be within close proximity to protected trees and woodland. These types of surveys are needed as local authorities are required to assess the potential impact that a proposed development could have on the surrounding trees if a planning application is submitted.

Tree surveys for planning are necessary as retained trees are protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. This protection is typically in the form of conservation areas, Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), and root protection areas.

If your development requires a tree survey, Scotland, you will need the extensive range of services from a tree consultancy. A tree consultancy can help you to meet tree survey requirements to obtain planning permission.

Collington Winter Environmental offer a number of tree work consultancy services to all locations in the United Kingdom. Our services include the following:

• Tree condition surveys
• Aerial tree inspections
• British Standard BS5837 2012 trees in relation to design, demolition and construction recommendations
• 2012 trees protection plans and arboricultural method statements
• Site monitoring and supervision
• Tree constraint plan 
• Visual tree assessments
• Arboricultural impact assessments

If you are looking to apply for planning permission, surrounding trees could impact this. Please get in touch to find out more about our tree surveys in Scotland.