Planning and Development
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Architects / Designers
BS5837 input to help inform design development where trees affect layout, access, levels, and planning strategy, with clear reports and plans to support coordinated submissions.
Homeowners/ Self-builders
Clear, accessible arboricultural advice for extensions, new homes, and redevelopment projects, helping clients understand site constraints and the reports needed for planning.
Developers / Planning Consultants
Arboricultural surveys and reports for planning applications and redevelopment projects, helping assess constraints, support decision-making, and provide the documentation needed for planning and delivery.
Flow Tree Consultancy provides BS5837 surveys and arboricultural reports for planning projects across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and London, supporting homeowners, architects, developers and planning consultants where trees may affect site layout, design or planning submissions.
BS5837 Survey and Report
Arboricultural Impact Assessment
Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan
Arboricultural Clerk of Works
Tree Surveys and Reports for Planning
The initial tree survey and report establishes the arboricultural baseline for the site.
The survey records the trees that may need to be considered as part of the development process. The report then sets out the trees present, the constraints they create, and how they may influence the proposal.
A Tree Constraints Plan is prepared as part of this stage. It shows the main tree-related constraints affecting the site, including Root Protection Areas (RPAs), canopy spreads, and retention categories.
This information helps the project team understand where trees may influence layout, access, levels, and available development space.
You can read more about this stage on our dedicated BS5837 tree surveys page.
Once there is a proposal to assess, an Arboricultural Impact Assessment is usually required.
This considers how the proposed development is likely to affect retained trees, and whether any mitigation, protective measures, or alterations may be needed.
An Impact Assessment Plan is produced at this stage, providing a clear visual representation of how the proposal relates to the surveyed trees, including any tree removals, the impact on retained trees, and any proposed mitigation measures.
Find out more about the Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Impact Assessment Plan stage.
Where retained trees may be affected during demolition or construction, an Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan may be required.
The Arboricultural Method Statement sets out how works are to be carried out in a way that protects retained trees.
Depending on the proposal, it may deal with matters such as access, demolition, surfacing, excavation, level changes, service installation, and other operations taking place close to trees or within Root Protection Areas.
A Tree Protection Plan is produced at this stage, showing how retained trees are to be protected on site during the works. It will typically include protective fencing, ground protection measures, construction exclusion zones, and other control measures needed to reduce the risk of damage during construction.
Find out more about Arboricultural Method Statements and Tree Protection Plans.
Where required, Arboricultural Clerk of Works input can be provided throughout the construction stage, typically including supervision and site monitoring.
This may include pre-start meetings, ongoing site monitoring of tree protection measures, supervision of restricted works within Root Protection Areas (RPAs), and post-construction meetings where needed.
Subsequent reports can be produced to record site visits, observations, and any relevant actions or recommendations. These can then be issued to the Local Planning Authority (LPA) where required to help discharge or address planning conditions relating to arboricultural matters.
Additional Services
In addition to the core services, further information may be required to discharge conditions, or aid design. Examples of these additional services are:
Tree Valuation (CAVAT)
CAVAT Assessments aim to place a monetary value on trees as public assets. It is often a requirement where removing trees to provide a CAVAT value for the loss
Tree Planting Schemes
Where trees are proposed for removal, mitigation planting is often required to mitigate their loss. We can provide a proposed planting scheme, including post-planting maintenance to ensure the right trees are planted in the right place, and have the best chance of survival.
Flow Tree Consultancy can provide tree and vegetation information to support foundation design for new buildings, extensions and other structures close to trees. This may include projects where NHBC guidance, warranty requirements or building control comments need to be considered.
Tree Survey for Foundation Design
We happily provide additional arboricultural services, such as condition assessments and canopy cover assessments if required by planners, designers or for peace of mind.
Other
Planning and BS5837 guidance
For more information on trees, planning applications and BS5837 surveys, visit our Planning and BS5837 blog.
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