Tree Survey Warwickshire: Our Arboricultural Services

When requesting planning permission for a development, a tree report or 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 in designated areas are required to review and 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.

Tree surveys are also required to help ensure health and safety in some circumstances. Unsafe trees are a common cause of damage to property and accidents, which may lead to public liability and employers liability claims. In these circumstances, tree surveyors usually work alongside tree surgeons to help ensure tree safety.

Collington Winter Environmental offer a number of tree work consultancy services to all locations in the United Kingdom including Warwickshire. 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 constraints plan
• Visual tree assessments
• Arboricultural impact assessments