Trees and Development Management
Trees are a material consideration during the planning process and guidance in the form of a British Standard is provided for considering how to manage trees in relation to the design, demolition and construction of new developments.
Place Services can support Local Planning Authorities with the assessment of information submitted with planning applications to ensure that it is appropriate and comprehensive, including review of any mitigation or compensation measures. offer a comprehensive service assisting with all aspects of the development process from initial (feasibility) reports to site supervision and implementation of planting schemes.
We can also assist with the maintenance of Tree Preservation Order (TPO) information and the management of applications for works to trees with TPOs and in Conservation Areas.
Our services include:
- British Standard surveys (BS 5837:2012) - 'Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction' - 'Recommendations' including Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS), Tree Constraints Plans (TCP) and Tree Protection Plans (TPP)
- Feasibility/pre application advice
- Site monitoring / supervision
- Tree works supervision
- Planning appeals
- Specifications for tree works and tendering
- Tree planting design and specification
- Accurate plotting of tree locations
