We provide Japanese Knotweed identification and removal services across Lichfield including: Lichfield, Stowe, Chase Terrace, Leomansley and surrounding areas.
In a Japanese Knotweed dispute in Lichfield?
Our Part 35 Expert Witness Report delivers independent, evidence-based expert opinion, fully compliant for court use.
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You would need to carry out a report in the following situations:
Japanese Knotweed is found after purchase, even if the TA6 Property Information Form indicated “No.”
There is suspected non-disclosure or misrepresentation of Japanese Knotweed during conveyancing.
Expert evidence is required for a legal claim against a seller, surveyor, or conveyancer.
Verification of the presence, extent, or likely age of Japanese Knotweed is needed for legal or insurance matters.
A lender, solicitor, or insurer specifically requests a Part 35 Expert Witness Report.
Clients we work with:
Solicitors and legal firms seeking independent, court-standard evidence.
Insurers and loss adjusters assessing causation, liability, and remediation requirements.
Developers and contractors managing planning matters or damage-related disputes.
Local authorities overseeing compliance and enforcement actions.
Private clients and property owners requiring impartial guidance in complex situations.
Expert helps establish the facts, minimise costs, and prevent disputes from escalating.
We provide Japanese Knotweed identification and removal services across Lichfield including: Lichfield, Stowe, Chase Terrace, Leomansley and surrounding areas.
We provide a P35 that meet the requirements of our clients, they are Court compliant and help to provide evidence and information about your specific case.
Your P35 plan is structured to meet your requirements and provide the following:
Confirms the presence of Japanese Knotweed and documents the site boundaries along with the Plant’s potential for further growth.
Presents the findings for legal, mortgage, or planning purposes and provides a robust, defensible report ready for submission.
Defines safe, proportionate treatment measures and provides a clear, evidence-based pathway for remediation.
Provides an independent expert opinion for disputes, delivering compliant testimony and evidence that can be fully cross-examined.
Do you need a Japanese Knotweed P35 Report in Lichfield? Let’s confirm your site’s requirements and keep your project on track.
It is a professional plan that identifies knotweed and sets out safe removal or containment measures. The plan ensures your Lichfield development complies with legal requirements and avoids future property damage.
Yes. A detailed survey is required to accurately map infestations and plan safe removal or containment.
Yes. Even minor developments may require a removal plan if knotweed is present. Local authorities can impose conditions to protect neighbouring properties and ensure safe development.
This usually means your site has confirmed or suspected knotweed, and the council requires evidence that it will be safely managed. Until a plan is approved, construction or development may be delayed. Applicable councils include:
Stafford Borough Council – https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk
Lichfield District Council – https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
Stoke-on-Trent City Council – https://www.stoke.gov.uk
South Staffordshire Council – https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk
Most plans can be prepared within 10 working days, depending on site size and complexity. Larger or phased developments may require additional time
Yes. The survey identifies and maps knotweed, while the removal plan shows how it will be safely eradicated, managed, and monitored over time.
