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What is a BS5837 Tree Survey For Planning?

When planning a building near trees, the local Council usually want a tree Report. This survey should follow the guidelines set by BS5837:2012.

A BS5837 tree survey is a specialized tree report that follows the British Standard BS5837. This standard is important because it helps local planning authorities assess the impact of construction projects on trees. Additionally, the Arboricultural Impact Assessment, offers key recommendations to protect healthy trees from damage..

In addition, these surveys are important for checking proposed building plans. They help decide if trees should stay or go, making sure retained trees are safe during construction.

BS5837:2012 reports consist of the initial tree survey, a constraint plan, and the impact assessment, along with a Tree Protection Plan. Furthermore, a more complex site may require an Arboricultural Method Statement. Together, these reports and plans address all aspects of tree protection thoroughly.

How much does a BS5837 Planning Tree Survey Cost?

The cost of a BS5837 tree survey varies depending on factors such as the number of trees, site location and project complexity. Generally, prices start at around £320 for the initial survey. Additionally, you can conduct an Arboricultural Impact Assessment starting at £250. However, this assessment can only take place after completing the tree survey.

Initial Planning Tree Survey.
What does a BS5837 Tree Survey Involve?

The Initial Planning Tree Survey carefully evaluates all the trees on the site, collecting vital information about each one. This includes details such as the species, dimensions, general health, overall quality, and an estimated lifespan. Additionally, the survey helps to identify key factors that may influence the development process, ensuring a thorough understanding of the site's tree population.

The goal is to understand the trees on the site and their value, which helps in making informed decisions about the project. To achieve this, we assign a grade to each tree and represent it on the Tree Constraints Plan using colors classified as A, B, C, or U. We might also give early advice on tree care or safety at this point.

The Tree Constraints Plan is a crucial component of the report, as it clearly illustrates how existing trees may impact the proposed building work. Specifically, the plan shows the locations of each tree, their canopy areas, root protection areas, and retention categories. Additionally, it helps identify any potential limitations or challenges that the trees may present during the development process, offering valuable guidance for planning and design.

We use AutoCAD to create this plan, which makes it easy for the Client or Architect to add to their planning drawings. As a result, the integration into the overall design process becomes seamless.

If there are any construction constraints, it is essential to identify them early by conducting an Arboricultural Impact Assessment, which is the second phase of the process. Without this assessment, valuable trees that enhance a site or area may be lost during development.

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Arboricultural Impact Assessment

Arboricultural Impact Assessment: This part examines at how a new building might affect the existing trees, considering factors such as root disturbance and potential damage. It also suggests ways to manage them. In addition, it checks things like disturbing roots, soil changes, and how close the building might get to the tree's roots or branches. The goal is to keep trees safe when possible and give advice on how to protect them during construction.

The Preliminary Tree Protection Plan in the report shows the planned building work, thus indicating how the project will interact with the existing trees. It also marks which trees to remove and which will stay. Additionally, it lists steps to protect the retained trees, such as fencing and ground cover. This plan makes sure important trees are protected during construction.

This report is intended to accompany a planning application that involves trees. Specifically, it informs the Local Council which trees will be removed and which will remain.

It suggests ways to protect the kept trees. Then, the Local Planning Authority can look over the report and ask for changes if needed. Once approved, we can make an Arboricultural Method Statement and a Final Tree Protection Plan. These detail how to protect the trees during construction.

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Arboricultural Method Statement

The Arboricultural Method Statement is a detailed guide for how to work with trees during the project, while stressing the need to protect trees. It gives exact ways to do this, especially for tricky tasks like building near tree roots or digging close to trees. This statement ensures that the project is carried out in a manner that preserves the health and safety of the trees.

The Final Tree Protection Plan in this report is similar to the initial plan, but it includes any necessary updates or changes. It will likely have some changes due to updates in the project or new protection methods. We might also tweak details based on feedback from the Local Council. This makes sure the final plan matches any needed changes, keeping the project on track while addressing council concerns.

If you are building on shrinkable soils (such as clay), it is essential to seek specialist advice from foundation experts. Additionally, you can consult the NHBC website for guidance on Foundations Near Trees (Chapter 4) to ensure compliance with best practices.

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Arboricultural Meeting & Site Supervision

After getting permission to build, it is common to then work with an Arboricultural Consultant. Additionally, how much they help depends on the project's size, the number of trees, and how they might be affected. They might meet with the tree officer before starting and watch over digging near tree roots.

The consultant also checks tree protection barriers during long projects. We keep records of each visit and show them to the Local Planning Authority and the client to prove we're following the plan. This ongoing collaboration ensures that tree protection measures are followed, thereby keeping the trees safe as planned.

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