Trees & Planning

Any planning application that may affect trees is required to include a tree report that assesses the impact of the proposed development on the local tree cover. Reports for this purpose must be carried out in accordance with BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations.

A majority of our work is related to development schemes and so we know what is needed to achieve planning approval. We produce clear and thorough documents that are designed to meet the requirements of local planning authorities.

We provide the following services for development projects:

Tree constraints assessments Arboricultural impact assessments Tree protection plans Arboricultural method statements TPOs and trees in Conservation Areas Tree planting schemes

Tree Constraints Assessments

Initially a tree survey is carried out and information relating to each tree, or group of trees, is provided in a table. The assessment of retentive worth for each arboricultural feature is indicated on a colour-coded plan. The resulting tree constraints plan presents information regarding the above and below ground constraints to development that are posed by trees, both within and outside the site boundary, so that they can be considered during the design process and inform the final site layout design.

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Arboricultural Impact Assessments

Any planning application that affects trees needs to include an arboricultural impact assessment. This is a study undertaken by an arboriculturist to identify, evaluate and possibly mitigate impacts on existing trees that may arise as a result of the proposed development.

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Tree Protection Plans

A tree protection plan is a crucial part of the tree report and is an essential requirement of any planning application that involves works near trees. This needs to be a scale drawing, based upon the finalised proposals, identifying the trees that will be removed and illustrating the protection measures required for any trees that will be retained.

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Arboricultural Method Statements

An arboricultural method statement details the methodology for the implementation of any aspect of development that has the potential to result in loss of or damage to a tree that is to be retained. This can sometimes include arboricultural supervision, or special construction techniques. Arboricultural method statements are often required as a condition of planning consent.

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TPOs and Trees in Conservation Areas

The local planning authority must be informed of all works proposed for trees protected by a tree preservations order (TPO) or for trees situated in a Conservation Area. Bosky Trees can provide tree specifications suitable for presentation to the local authority. The principal consultant at Bosky Trees has years of experience in dealing with such matters gained whilst working as a local authority arboricultural officer.

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Tree Planting Schemes

Landscape planting is often an important aspect of new developments. Our experience and knowledge can help select the right tree species for the space available. We provide detailed specifications for site preparation, tree planting, and aftercare.

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Bosky Trees have played a vital role in the project consultant team to date: working collaboratively, intelligently and professionally throughout the initial design phases providing reports and surveys, attending consultation events and meetings, and bringing their expertise to both the protection of existing trees and to the selection of new tree species.

Fiona Sheppard - For and on behalf of Peter Barber Architects