Tree Surveys for Planning and Development

Development surveys and reports are a standard requirement by local authority planning departments. Trees are an important material factor in the planning process. Reports are required where there are trees near to or on development sites.

When is a Tree Survey Required?

Tree surveys are typically needed for:

  • Permitted development, such as a small extension or garden room
  • Larger works such as demolition of existing properties and
  • New build housing

BS5837 Tree Survey and Tree Constraints Plan

A BS5837 survey (Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction-Recommendations) and a Tree Constraints Plan (a scale drawing showing all relevant Arboricultural features within and adjacent to the site) produced prior to architects’ drawings can often prevent costly amendments and delay in the planning process. It is essential to consider trees at the start of a project.

Full Arboricultural Support from Start to Finish

Should a project already be underway, Connick Tree Consultancy has the capacity to complete the survey and reports to meet planning deadlines.

Connick Tree Consultancy is proud to state that we stay with a project from beginning to end.

  • From the initial BS5837 Tree Survey
  • Production of Tree Constraints Plan
  • Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA)
  • Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS)
  • Supervision, pre and during construction

We are there to see a well-executed project succeed.

Clients We Work With

Connick Tree Consultancy carries out BS5837 work for:

  • Architects
  • Planners
  • Developers and
  • Homeowners
  • Local authorities (when they are required to produce these reports for in-house development projects.)

Ready for the Future of BS5837

As a team we are ready for the new BS5837 (expected 2025), with survey software adaptable to meet the new requirements when they come.