Tree Consultancy
Supporting your development while protecting trees and complying with planning requirements
Trees are an important consideration in any development or land project. They contribute beauty, biodiversity, and long-term value, but they also come with legal protections and planning requirements. At WildBirch, we provide expert tree consultancy to help you navigate these considerations confidently.
Our services include BS5837:2012 surveys and reports (‘Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations’), which are often required by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) as part of the planning process.
We also advise on the protection of ancient woodlands, ancient and veteran trees, and other significant trees. LPAs must assess potential impacts on these trees when reviewing planning applications, and restrictions or conditions may be applied to safeguard them.
If a tree, group of trees, or woodland is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), it is unlawful to carry out any work without prior consent from the LPA. Similarly, trees within a conservation area (not covered by a TPO) are protected under Section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and a Section 211 Notice must usually be submitted six weeks before work begins.
WildBirch assesses all these factors as part of the BS5837 process, helping to identify opportunities and constraints for each site and guiding your development proposals with confidence.
Tree Services - Planning:
We provide a full range of tree consultancy services to support planning applications and ensure your project complies with all relevant requirements. All surveys, reports, and plans are prepared in accordance with BS5837:2012 ‘Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations’.
Our planning-related services include:
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Tree Surveys – comprehensive BS5837 survey recording tree species, dimensions, condition, and retention category to guide planning and development.
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Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) – evaluating how proposals may affect existing trees.
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Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS) – detailing how trees will be protected during construction.
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Tree Constraints Plans – identifying areas where trees limit or influence development.
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Tree Retention and Removal Plans – outlining which trees will be retained or removed.
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Tree Protection Plans – specifying measures to safeguard trees on-site.
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Arboricultural Site Supervision – monitoring construction to ensure tree protection measures are followed.
Why people work with WildBirch
Discover the WildBirch Experience
Deep Tree Knowledge
With 18+ years of expertise, WildBirch delivers expert, practical tree management advice, backed by experience in both public and private sectors.
Professional Tree Guidance
WildBirch provides expert arboricultural advice across a diverse range of projects, ensuring compliance, effective tree management and the protection of TPO trees, veteran and ancient trees and ancient woodlands.
Practical, Honest Advice
With expertise in project management and cross-disciplinary collaboration, Lindsey provides practical, honest and reliable advice tailored to each project.
Nature lover
Our Arboriculturist Lindsey, has a deep passion for trees, nature, and the outdoors.
Next Steps
Our skilled Arboriculturist will efficiently assess the trees in your development area, providing clear opportunities for tree retention, protection and incorporation into the development proposals, along with input into new planting, to mitigate for any loss of trees, should this arise.
A comprehensive survey will be prepared to inform your planning process. Trust us to handle your arboricultural needs with expertise.