In a Japanese Knotweed dispute in Lancashire?
Evidence-based Part 35 Expert Witness Report, prepared to meet court standards.
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You would need to carry out a report in the following situations:
Japanese Knotweed found after purchase despite ‘No’ on TA6 form
Suspected misrepresentation or non-disclosure during conveyancing
Evidence needed for legal claims
Confirm presence, extent, or age for legal/insurance purposes
P35 Report requested by lender, solicitor, or insurer
Clients we work with:
Solicitors & legal firms – Independent, court-ready evidence.
Insurers & loss adjusters – Assessing cause, liability, and remediation.
Developers & contractors – Managing planning and dispute issues.
Local authorities – Ensuring compliance and enforcement.
Property owners – Impartial expert guidance.
Early expert involvement helps establish facts, reduce costs, and prevent disputes.
We provide Japanese Knotweed identification and removal services across Lancashire including: Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, West Lancashire, and surrounding towns and rural areas.
Japanese Knotweed was found along a residential site boundary in Lancashire. A full survey and removal plan were prepared, covering eradication, monitoring, and compliance measures. The plan was approved on first submission, allowing construction to continue on schedule without extra costs.
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 Lancashire? Let’s confirm your site’s requirements and keep your project on track.
It is a professional plan that identifies Japanese Knotweed on your Lancashire site and sets out safe removal or containment measures. The plan ensures compliance with local regulations and protects your property from future damage.
Yes. A comprehensive site survey is required to accurately map any infestations and develop a safe and effective removal or containment strategy.
Yes. Even minor developments in Lancashire may require a Japanese Knotweed removal plan if the plant is present. Local authorities can impose conditions to protect neighbouring properties and ensure safe development.
This usually indicates that your site has confirmed or suspected knotweed, and the council requires evidence that it will be safely managed. Until the plan is approved, construction or development may be delayed.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council – https://www.blackburn.gov.uk
Blackpool Council – https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
Lancashire County Council – https://www.lancashire.gov.uk
Preston City Council – https://www.preston.gov.uk
Most plans can be prepared within 10 working days, depending on the size and complexity of the site. Larger or phased developments may require additional time.
Yes. The survey identifies and maps Japanese Knotweed on your site, while the removal plan details how it will be safely eradicated, managed, and monitored over time.
