BS5837 Tree Survey

Tree Survey

Assessment of trees to BS5837:2012 for planning applications.

Includes

• Inspection and categorisation (A, B, C, U)
• Tree schedule — species, dimensions, condition, life expectancy
• Root Protection Areas (RPAs)
• Tree Constraints Plan (TCP)

Can be extended to include

• Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA)
• Tree Protection Plan (TPP)
• Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)

Deliverables

• PDF report, tree schedule, CAD drawings where required

Suitable for

• Developers, landowners, and private clients

Turnaround

• Site survey within 1–2 weeks
• Report within 5–10 working days following survey

Design

Arboricultural input at design stage to integrate tree constraints early.

Includes

• Guidance on tree constraints and RPAs
• Advice on layout adaptation
• Identifying justified tree removal
• Input into design iterations
• Support for planning submissions

Best results when brought in early, before layouts are fixed — but can also support post-design review and planning conditions.

Mitigation & Protection

Where tree removal cannot be avoided, practical mitigation measures including habitat enhancement and creation, both on-site and off-site.

Includes

• Design-led mitigation — adjusting layouts and levels
• No-dig surfaces and cellular confinement
• Ground protection during construction
• Tree protection fencing
• Site supervision and monitoring
• Targeted pruning
• Soil and rooting improvements

Always site-specific and buildable.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Support with mandatory BNG requirements using the statutory biodiversity metric.

Includes

• Baseline habitat value assessment
• On-site enhancement opportunities
• Site layouts that contribute to BNG targets
• Off-site BNG strategy where on-site delivery is constrained

Suitable for

• Residential, school sites, mixed-use, community projects