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Arboricultural Impact Assessments BS5837 tree surveys for planning applications
We take pride in harmonising trees with development while assisting our clients in securing planning permission. Our approach involves understanding development goals thoroughly whether working with the design team or as external arboricultural consultants.
British Standard
BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations
This British Standard BS5837:2012 provides recommendations and guidance for BS5837 tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments (AIA), arboricultural method statements (AMS) and planning tree reports associated with development projects.
The guidance is tailored for arboriculturists, architects, builders, engineers and landscape architects.
Additionally, it is anticipated to be valuable for land managers, contractors, planners, statutory undertakers, surveyors and any other stakeholders invested in fostering harmony between trees and development in its widest context.
Planning
Do you need a tree survey for planning permission?
If there are trees on your site, or close enough that their roots or canopies could be affected, your local planning authority is likely to ask for a BS5837 tree survey and an Arboricultural Impact Assessment with your application. Leaving it late can delay validation or force a redesign.
- Before the design is fixedCommission the tree survey early. Knowing which trees constrain the site, and where the root protection areas are, saves redesigns later.
- With your planning applicationThe Arboricultural Impact Assessment shows how the proposal affects the trees and how retained trees will be protected.
- Before work starts on sitePlanning conditions often require a detailed Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan, agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
We can provide you with:
- Initial Consultationon design proposal
- Tree SurveySite visit and Tree Data Collection
- Arboricultural Constraints Reportto show the developable space on site
- Tree Location Planincluding Crown Spread and Root Protection Areas
- Arboricultural Impact Assessmentsto accompany the Planning Application
- Arboricultural Impact Plansshowing any conflicts between trees and the proposed development
- Preliminary Arboricultural Method Statementsheads of terms for site management and conflict resolution
- Tree Protection Plansin order to safely retain trees on site during and after construction phase
- Detailed Arboricultural Method Statementsafter consultation with Local Planning Authority