Tree Surveys for Planning Applications
Trees surveys can be required for planning applications when trees are within influencing distance of proposed developments. If you are building in close proximity to trees, the Local Authority can insist upon a professional tree survey to British Standards 5837 : (2012), or BS5837 to be undertaken and this is somethi
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Tree Survey for Planning to BS 5837 : (2012)
Tree Survey for Planning to BS 5837 : (2012)
Tree Survey for Planning to BS 5837 : (2012)
The purpose of BS5837 tree surveys for planning and associated reports, are to identify the quality of tress on site and where their canopies and roots extend. The area the roots extend into is called the root protection area (RPA). A tree constraints plan helps to inform where the development can proceed without impacting the amenity tre
The purpose of BS5837 tree surveys for planning and associated reports, are to identify the quality of tress on site and where their canopies and roots extend. The area the roots extend into is called the root protection area (RPA). A tree constraints plan helps to inform where the development can proceed without impacting the amenity trees and identifies which trees should be retained and which trees show evidence for removal.
Arboricultural Impact Assessment
Tree Survey for Planning to BS 5837 : (2012)
Tree Survey for Planning to BS 5837 : (2012)
The follows on from the BS5837 Tree Survey for planning would be this assessment. We offer a consultancy service to help you maximise the potential of your site without impacting on trees (which would risk a planning refusal). We advise on the impact of retained trees, taking into account future growth and the impact of shade.
We identify
The follows on from the BS5837 Tree Survey for planning would be this assessment. We offer a consultancy service to help you maximise the potential of your site without impacting on trees (which would risk a planning refusal). We advise on the impact of retained trees, taking into account future growth and the impact of shade.
We identify potential conflicts that the local authority planning department are likely to have issues with and offer solutions to increase your chance of a successful planning application.
Arboricultural Method Statement
Tree Survey for Planning to BS 5837 : (2012)
Arboricultural Method Statement
Once the design proposals are finalised, the Arboricultural Method Statement advises how to ensure that retained trees are not damaged during construction.
The majority of planning applications will require an Arboricultural Method Statement as part of the tree survey for planning if trees have been identified in close proximity.