We provide Japanese Knotweed identification and removal services across Leicestershire including: Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby and Wigston, and surrounding towns and rural areas.
In a Japanese Knotweed dispute in Leicestershire?
Our Part 35 Expert Witness Report is a fully compliant, evidence-based document suitable for use in court proceedings. It provides impartial, professional findings to support legal disputes related to Japanese Knotweed and other property issues.
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You would need to carry out a report in the following situations:
After purchasing a property, if Japanese Knotweed is later found but was declared absent on the TA6 form.
If there’s potential misrepresentation or non-disclosure during conveyancing.
When evidence is needed for a legal claim against a seller, surveyor, or conveyancer.
To confirm presence, extent, and likely age of Japanese Knotweed for legal or insurance purposes.
If a lender, solicitor, or insurer requests a Part 35 (P35) Expert Witness Report.
Clients we work with:
Solicitors & legal firms needing independent, court-ready evidence.
Insurers & loss adjusters assessing liability, cause, and remediation.
Developers & contractors managing planning or damage disputes.
Local authorities ensuring compliance and enforcement.
Private clients & property owners seeking impartial expert guidance.
Engaging an expert early helps establish facts, reduce costs, and prevent disputes from escalating.
We provide Japanese Knotweed identification and removal services across Leicestershire including: Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby and Wigston, and surrounding towns and rural 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.
On a residential development in Leicestershire, Japanese Knotweed was identified along the site boundaries. A comprehensive survey and removal plan were prepared and submitted to the local planning authority. The plan detailed eradication methods, ongoing monitoring, and compliance measures. Approval was granted on first submission, enabling construction to proceed on schedule without incurring additional costs.
Do you need a Japanese Knotweed P35 Report in Leicestershire? Let’s confirm your site’s requirements and keep your project on track.
It is a professional plan that identifies Japanese Knotweed and outlines safe removal or containment measures. The plan ensures your Leicestershire development complies with legal requirements and prevents 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. Construction or development may be delayed until a plan is approved.
Leicester City Council – https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Blaby District Council – https://www.blaby.gov.uk
Charnwood Borough Council – https://www.charnwood.gov.uk
Harborough District Council – https://www.harborough.gov.uk
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council – https://www.hinckley-bosworth.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.
