What are Tree Surveys?

Tree Surveys in North Wales, help to assess the health, size, age and life expectancy of a tree. Surveys can be carried out on trees with a diameter 75mm or over. As part of your tree survey report, we will give advice on any additional treatment that may be required by the tree. This will include whether or not the tree should be retained on site. 

The reasons to require a tree survey in North Wales: tree surveys are often required as part of a planning application for a development project. This is particularly the case if the development is likely to affect the surrounding landscape. Another reason to carry out a tree survey is for insurance purposes in both commercial and domestic cases.

In order to be suitable for planning applications, tree surveys in North Wales and throughout the UK should be conducted in line with British Standard 5837-2012. This will ensure the survey is carried out to the highest standard and complies with relevant regulations.

Occasionally, when carrying out tree surveys, the tree is identified as having a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) on it. These can be applied to trees located in a specific area or when a tree has significant amenity value, is rare or is a good specimen. Trees with a TPO applied to them require additional documentation and searches. Visit our page on TPO’s for more information.