What are Tree Surveys?

Tree Surveys in Stoke-On-Trent, are surveys that assess the size, age, health and life expectancy of a tree. A surveyor can assess the tree if it has a diameter over 75mm. A tree survey will provide recommendations on any treatment that is required by the tree. Also, they will state whether you should retain the tree on the site. Additionally, the survey will issue any remedial recommendations that will be required.

The reasons to require a tree survey can be as part of a planning application for a development project. This is the case if the development will affect the surrounding landscape. Another reason to carry out tree surveys is for insurance purposes for both commercial and domestic clients.

To be suitable for planning applications, tree surveys should be conducted in line with British Standard 5837-2012. This will ensure that we carry out the survey to the highest standard and complies with relevant regulations.

Occasionally, when we complete a tree survey, 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, when a tree has significant amenity value, is rare or is a particularly good specimen they will apply a TPO. Trees with a TPO applied to them require additional documentation and searches. Visit our page on TPO’s for more information.