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BS5837 Tree Surveys & Planning Reports

Don't let trees delay your planning permission. Get guaranteed council-compliant reports, transparent pricing, and rapid turnaround times built around your deadlines.

  • ✓ 100% Council Compliance
  • ✓ Rapid Site Visits (Days, Not Weeks)
  • ✓ End-to-End Expert Guidance
  • ✓ Transparent, Upfront Pricing

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Planning BS5837 Demystified

Get Planning Approval Without The Tree Delay Headache

If your development site falls within the root protection zone of nearby trees, local planning authorities will halt your application without an accredited BS5837 submission. We eliminate that friction.

Depending on your project phase, councils require specific documentation to validate your layout:

  • Pre-Design Stage: A Tree Survey & Constraints Plan defines exactly where you can build without risking root damage or future tree canopy conflict.
  • Planning Submission: An Arboricultural Impact Assessment proves to the planning officer that your proposed structures co-exist safely with retained trees.
  • Post-Approval / Pre-Commencement: A Method Statement & Protection Plan outlines on-site fencing and site rules to clear planning conditions prior to breaking ground.
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End-to-End Compliance Roadmap
1

BS5837 Tree Survey

Accurate baseline logging of tree health, trunk diameter, and root zones across your plot.

2

Tree Constraints Plan (TCP)

Visual overlay identifying your unhindered developable envelope prior to CAD sign-off.

3

Impact Assessment (AIA)

Formal evaluation submitted alongside your application justifying design choices to planning officers.

4

Method Statement (AMS)

Step-by-step construction methodology detailing how contractors will work safely near roots.

5

Tree Protection Plan (TPP)

Scale drawings indicating exact positioning of Heras fencing and ground protection mats.

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Complete Arboricultural Suite

Every Report Required For Sign-Off

Whether you need a single baseline survey or complete multi-phase arboricultural support, our accredited reports are formatted precisely to local planning authority specifications.

BS5837 Tree Survey

Comprehensive data collection logging stem diameters, crown spreads, and root protection zones to establish site viability.

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Formal Tree Report

Clear, highly detailed written findings formatted specifically for instant attachment to planning portals.

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Constraints Plan (TCP)

Identify developable root zones before finalizing your architectural layout to prevent costly redesigns.

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Impact Assessment (AIA)

The essential evaluation document that demonstrates to planning committees how your build avoids arboricultural harm.

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Method Statement (AMS)

Practical site protocols governing excavation, scaffolding, and material storage inside sensitive tree zones.

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Protection Plan (TPP)

Accurate site mapping detailing protective barrier specifications required to discharge pre-commencement conditions.

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Site Supervision

Ongoing auditable site visits and council sign-off documentation ensuring contractors maintain tree compliance.

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Building Control Surveys

Specialized soil and subsidence tree reporting tailored specifically for building control officers and party wall awards.

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Frictionless Process

3 Simple Steps To Submission

We eliminate waiting periods and technical jargon so you can submit your application on schedule.

1

Tell Us About Your Site

Submit your site address and project goals via our 60-second online form or email your layout to admin@arbor-cultural.co.uk. We'll evaluate your exact planning stage immediately.

2

Rapid On-Site Survey

An accredited arboricultural consultant visits your plot—usually within days of confirmation—to conduct a rigorous BS5837 spatial and health assessment of all relevant trees.

3

Receive Council-Ready Reports

Your finished documentation and CAD overlays are checked for absolute compliance and delivered directly to your inbox, ready for immediate upload to your planning portal.

Clear Reassurances

Frequently Asked Questions

Why has my local planning council requested a BS5837 report?

Under UK planning law, councils must ensure developments do not cause harm to existing trees or root networks. If trees are present on or immediately adjacent to your site, a BS5837:2012 survey provides the scientific baseline proof officers require before they can grant planning permission.

Will I need more than just a standard tree survey?

Often, yes. A Tree Survey simply logs what exists on site. To obtain planning permission, councils typically require an Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) to evaluate your proposed design against the trees. Once permission is granted, planning conditions will require a Method Statement (AMS) and Protection Plan (TPP) before building commences. Email your plans to admin@arbor-cultural.co.uk and we will advise on the exact suite required so you don't overpay for unneeded reports.

Are your reports guaranteed to be accepted by my council?

Yes. Our reports are authored by expert arboriculturists strictly adhering to British Standard BS5837:2012 guidelines. We have achieved successful submissions across every local planning authority in England.

How quickly can you visit my site and turn around the report?

We pride ourselves on rapid turnarounds. Site visits are typically scheduled within days of instruction, and finalized reports are authored, quality-checked, and dispatched shortly after survey completion to keep your build on track.

How is the pricing calculated?

Pricing is transparent and calculated based on the scope of your site, tree density, and the specific reporting documents requested by your council. You will receive a clear, upfront estimate within 60 seconds of submitting our quote form, with zero hidden charges.

Regional Experts

Accredited Surveyors Across The South East

Operating from regional offices in Crawley, West Molesey, and Waterlooville, our surveyors have extensive local planning experience across southern England.

Surrey & Berkshire

Guildford, Woking, Weybridge, Cobham, Esher, Dorking, Reigate, Leatherhead, Epsom, Farnham, Ascot, Windsor, Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Slough.

Greater London

Richmond, Wimbledon, Kingston, Twickenham, Wandsworth, Chelsea, Fulham, Kensington, Clapham, Greenwich, Hampstead, Islington, Canary Wharf, Ealing.

Sussex, Hampshire & Kent

Crawley, Horsham, Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Chichester, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Southampton, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Canterbury.

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Ready To Clear Your Planning Conditions?

Tell us about your site or email your layout to admin@arbor-cultural.co.uk and we'll reply with exactly what your application requires alongside a transparent estimate.

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