AMS · Tree Protection Plans · BS5837 Planning Conditions

Arboricultural Method Statements for Planning Conditions

Council asked for an AMS, Tree Protection Plan or construction-stage tree protection details? Send the condition wording and drawings. We’ll define what is needed and give you a clear quote.

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Planning condition to discharge?

Send the wording. We’ll make the next step clear.

You do not need to guess whether the council wants an AMS, Tree Protection Plan or fencing detail.

Send the condition wording and the latest drawings you have. If there is an existing tree survey, AIA, decision notice or previous arboricultural plan, include that too. We’ll review what is available and define the immediate scope.

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Dedicated AMS planning support

What the scope can include

The exact content is matched to the planning condition, retained trees, drawings and construction proposals.

Arboricultural Method Statement

Construction-stage working methods designed around retained trees and the agreed planning requirement.

Sequencing and working methods Access and logistics around retained trees Excavation / construction controls where relevant Site-specific arboricultural precautions

Tree Protection Plan

A clear plan showing how retained trees are protected during the works where required by the condition or agreed scope.

Retained trees and Root Protection Areas Protective fencing locations Ground protection where relevant Site access and exclusion areas

BS5837 Protection Fencing

Protection details can be incorporated where the planning or construction-stage requirement calls for them.

Fencing positions Protection-zone requirements Installation / retention notes Coordination with site layout

Planning Condition Support

Documentation is prepared around the arboricultural wording supplied for submission and council review.

Condition wording reviewed Existing tree information checked Latest drawings considered Clear digital documentation
Professional planning support

Built for the point where planning meets construction

Independent arboricultural consultancy for applicants, architects, developers and project teams across London and the South East.

Prepared

For council review

AMS and tree protection information is scoped against the planning requirement supplied.

20+

Years’ experience

Arboricultural consultancy experience across planning, development and construction-stage work.

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Simple, transparent process

Your AMS journey

Start with the planning condition. We’ll work from there.

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Start here

Send the planning condition

Postcode, condition wording and the latest drawings are enough to begin the scoping conversation.

02
Scope check

We review the existing information

Existing surveys, AIA information, plans and tree protection details are checked against the current requirement.

03
Method + protection

AMS / TPP prepared

The agreed method statement and protection information is developed around the retained trees and proposed works.

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Digital delivery

Ready for project submission

The agreed documents are supplied digitally for the project team and planning-condition submission process.

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Who this page is for

AMS support when the project needs to move forward

Developers

Construction-stage tree controls

Clear arboricultural requirements for site teams and the next stage of the development.

Architects & consultants

Planning-condition coordination

Defined arboricultural documents aligned with drawings, conditions and project information.

Homeowners & applicants

No technical knowledge required

Send the condition wording and available plans. We will explain what is required before you instruct us.

Local AMS planning support

London & South East coverage

Arbor Cultural supports planning-condition and construction-stage arboricultural work across Greater London and the South East. Send the site postcode and we’ll confirm coverage for your project.

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Quick answers

AMS & Tree Protection FAQs

What is an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)?

An Arboricultural Method Statement explains how retained trees will be protected while construction work is carried out. It can cover working methods, sequencing, access, ground protection, protective fencing and other site-specific controls.

The council has asked for an AMS to discharge a planning condition. What should I send?

Send the planning condition wording, site postcode and the latest drawings you have. If a previous tree survey, AIA, tree protection plan or decision notice exists, include that too. We can then define the immediate AMS scope and quote for the work.

Can an AMS include a Tree Protection Plan?

Yes, where the planning condition or project scope requires it. A Tree Protection Plan can show retained trees, Root Protection Areas, protective fencing, ground protection and other agreed protection measures.

Do you prepare BS5837 tree protection fencing details?

Yes, where relevant to the agreed planning or construction-stage scope. The required fencing arrangement depends on the site, retained trees, access and proposed works.

Can you work from an existing BS5837 tree survey or AIA?

Often, yes. Existing arboricultural information can be reviewed alongside the current drawings and planning condition. We will confirm whether the available information is sufficient before the AMS is prepared.

Will the AMS discharge my planning condition?

The AMS is prepared for submission and council review against the agreed arboricultural requirement. The local planning authority decides whether a planning condition is discharged.

How quickly can the AMS be prepared?

Timing depends on the condition wording, site complexity, availability of drawings and previous tree information, whether a site visit is required and current workload. The quote response will confirm the likely programme.

Have the planning condition?

Send it over. We’ll scope the AMS.

Condition wording + postcode + drawings. That is enough to start.

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