Site Surveys.
If the building work proposed requires planning consent, all trees which could potentially be affected by the development (including those off-site) should be assessed by an arboricultural consultant in accordance with British Standard BS5837:2005 Trees in Relation to Construction – Recommendations, and details of this assessment submitted with the planning application. The Local Planning Authority should consider how the proposed development will affect trees in accordance with the same document and if the process works correctly this should prevent unacceptable damage from occurring to any trees. If you are concerned, you should instruct an arboricultural consultant to assist.
Protected Trees.
If the work proposed does not require planning consent, trees should also be considered. If your tree is protected by a tree preservation order (TPO) or is located within a conservation area, legislation relating to tree protection overrides that of permitted development rights, and you will risk prosecution if protected trees are damaged.
If you consider that your tree provides sufficient public amenity value to warrant protection by a TPO, you can make a formal request to the Local Planning Authority to place a TPO on a tree. We can advise you on these matters.
Get in touch.
Our Arboricultural consultants will be happy to offer help and advice on any development projects you may have, if you would like to discuss please contact us 0800 328 7988
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