Arboricultural Consultancy Reports for Planning

Local Planning Authorities seek to protect good quality trees in their borough by requiring planning applicants and developers to submit BS5837 Tree Surveys, Tree Protection Plans and Arboricultural Impact Reports to accompany their submissions. Almost exclusively this will be required up front to validate an application, though these tree surveys and reports are occasionally required as conditions of consent—if a site is particularly small or a development simple in nature.

To have a friendly and pragmatic discussion about your site and how to progress your planning application in the fastest possible way call 08450 176950 and ask to speak with Robert Oates or Nick Watkins.

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Tree Report for Planning Applications FAQ

What is a Tree Protection Plan?

A TCP is plan, typically delivered as an AutoCAD drawing (.dwg file format), prepared by an tree consultant showing the finalized layout proposals, tree retention and tree and landscape protection measures detailed within the arboricultural method statement, which can be shown graphically.

Why do I need an Arboricultural Impact Assessment?

This is a study, undertaken by an tree consultant, to identify, evaluate and possibly mitigate the extent of direct and indirect impacts on existing trees that may arise as a result of the implementation of any site layout proposal.

What is an Arboricultural Method Statement?

This is a methodology for the implementation of any aspect of development that has the potential to result in loss of or damage to a tree. The AMS is likely to include details of an on-site tree protection monitoring regime.

I don’t know what a Root Protection Area is…

An RPA is a layout design tool indicating the area surrounding a tree that contains sufficient rooting volume to ensure the survival of the tree, shown in plan form in m².

What does a Tree Protection Zone actually do?

A construction exclusion or tree protection zone is an area based on the RPA (in m²), identified by an arboriculturist, to be protected during development, including demolition and construction work, by the use of barriers and/or ground protection fit for purpose to ensure the successful long-term retention of a tree.