Tree Surveys and Planning

What are Tree Surveys?

Tree Surveys are specialised surveys that assess the size, age, health, root protection areas and life expectancy of a tree. To be assessed, the tree must have a diameter of over 75mm at a measurement of 1.5m from the ground. A tree survey will provide recommendations on whether any remedial work will be required to the tree and state whether the tree should be retained on the site. All our surveys are carried out by a highly experienced and qualified surveyor to the British Standard 5837-2012. This will ensure that the survey is carried out to the highest standard and complies with relevant regulations.

Tree Surveys and Planning

A tree survey will be required as part of a planning application for the majority of developments. This may be a simple extension or the building of one or multiple properties on the site. This is particularly the case if the development will affect the surrounding landscape and trees situated within that landscape. Additionally, tree surveys can be carried out for insurance purposes for both commercial and domestic clients please see Trees Surveys for Mortgages and Insurance Purposes – ProHort

tree surveys

How We Can Help You

We appreciate that delays in planning can cause significant cost and stress. As such we are very commercially minded and we will work with you to ensure we do all we can to make sure that no trees on the site interfere with your plans. This often involves discussions over the phone and on-site. Due to our decades of experience we know what the planners are looking for and therefore all surveys and paperwork are to the required standard to ensure there are no delays in your planning application.

The Process

  • Meet on site before plans are submitted to the planners. This enables us to advise you if any trees could potentially cause issues with your plans and make recommendations accordingly. We can discuss with the architect how to mitigate any issues with regards root-protection areas e.g. appropriate foundations such as helical piles instead of trench.
  • Discuss if other surveys are required such as; Bats, Newts, Phase 1 Ecological, LVIAs, Bio-diversity Net Gains, etc.
  • Full site survey identifying all trees and any that will have an impact on the project including those not on site. This survey is to the BS 5837-2012 standard.
  • Plans submitted with all necessary surveys.
  • If any additional information is requested we aim to reply within two working days.
By having us working for you and with your team, especially your architect we can add immense value by ensuring your planning goes through without delay and that you do not need to opt for expensive amendments to your specification with regards foundations and roots.

Tree Preservation Orders (TPO):

Occasionally, when a tree survey is completed, the tree surveyed is identified as having a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) applied. These can be applied to trees when they are located in a specific area. Alternatively, they are applied when a tree has significant amenity value, is rare or a particularly good specimen. Trees with a TPO applied to them require additional documentation and searches due to the stipulations set in place. Visit our page on Tree Preservation Orders for more information.

TREE PROTECTION ORDER - Trimming with a TPO

Next Steps:

  1. Please either phone us on 01782 479479 (Head Office) or email us your details at: [email protected] You will need to inform us of how many trees are located on the site and the address so we can give you a costing.
  2. The tree consultant will visit the site to carry out the survey and take any required measurements. If required, the consultant will meet with yourself onsite. This will help ensure that any requirements for the survey are incorporated into the report.
  3. Surveys and reports will then be issued within two working days.

Please see below for a breakdown of what you will receive upon completion of the tree survey.

A digital (in the form of a PDF) pack consisting of:
  • BS5837-2012 Compliant Tree Survey - for Planning applications;
  • The common and Latin name of each tree;
  • The approximate age of each tree;
  • The diameter of the trunk of each tree;
  • The approximate height and spread of the canopy of each tree;
  • A brief description of each tree and it's health;
  • The Estimated Remaining Contribution category (ERC);
  • Recommendations for work on the trees;

If you need any further information about tree surveys or would like to book an appointment please see our contact page.

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Pricing

At ProHort we are aware of the importance of getting value for your money. Therefore, we will always provide you with our best price, first time, for all of our services.

Pricing for tree surveys are based upon the number of trees on site, starting at £200+VAT.

For more information, please get in touch.

Discounted rates are available if a survey is bought in conjunction with other plans. Please get in touch for more information.

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