Ensuring Planning Success Alongside Tree Preservation
The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow is historically known for its industrial heritage and its current status as a cultural and economic powerhouse. Situated on the River Clyde, the city is a major hub of continuous redevelopment, particularly across the central belt and central Scotland. Despite its dense urban environment, Glasgow is famous for its Victorian parks – earning it the nickname “Dear Green Place” – which attest to a long-standing commitment to urban greening. The commitment is overseen by Glasgow City Council, where environmental sustainability is a key focus.
For any project, whether on major development sites or residential and commercial properties, the presence of existing trees requires professional attention. The local authority will rigorously scrutinise all planning applications to ensure that development does not compromise these green assets. Our team provides professional tree surveys that empower planning consultants and developers to make informed decisions early in the planning process. By securing our services, you ensure your project meets the stringent local authority requirements and moves forward with certainty.
Comprehensive Arboricultural Assessment for Developments
Our service is built around providing tree surveys required for compliance with BS 5837. The process begins with our team of arboricultural consultants, who come with past experience working as qualified arborists, giving them the knowledge to conduct detailed tree inspections across the site. The initial assessment is critical for establishing the value of all trees that may be affected by the proposed development. During this assessment, we focus heavily on tree health, tree safety and the structural integrity of each specimen, cataloguing its species, age and condition.
The resulting documentation takes the form of detailed tree reports. The detailed tree survey reports go beyond a simple list of trees. Instead, they provide the technical data necessary for the local planning authority to determine your application, with acknowledgement of conservation areas and tree preservation orders (TPOs).
Our comprehensive tree survey services include producing all the necessary plans, such as the Tree Constraints Plan (TCP), which graphically displays the space constraints imposed by the trees, and the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA), which analyses the conflicts. We always aim to identify actionable recommendations for tree retention, ensuring the maximum number of valuable trees can be preserved. The commitment to detail provides the necessary evidence to ensure compliance with both legal requirements and planning requirements.
Managing Risks and Ensuring Tree Protection and Safety
A core element of our service is ensuring your legal duty of care is fully met. Whether operating on residential and commercial properties or public land, tree owners have an obligation to manage potential hazards to ensure compliance with insurance requirements. Our tree risk assessments are a meticulous process designed to quantify the potential risks posed by any tree defects. We assess the likelihood of failure and the severity of the impact, helping you address high-risk situations effectively.
Our arboriculturists have either operated under that title for the entirety of their careers or were previously experienced arborists or highly skilled tree surgeons, giving them an unparalleled understanding of practical tree management and the measures required for long-term tree protection. Where a tree is found to pose an unacceptable risk that cannot be mitigated by remedial tree care or tree surgery, tree felling may be the only justified option.
In these situations, our detailed reports provide the full justification for the removal, ensuring the council accepts the decision. We also develop comprehensive method statements to dictate safe working procedures near retained trees during construction, safeguarding the development process.
Seek Out a Tree Survey Quote from Our Team
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional tree survey services to both residential and commercial clients throughout the central belt. By engaging our friendly team early, you access the expertise needed to achieve cost-effective solutions by avoiding conflicts and delays further down the line. Our specialists are dedicated to providing authoritative advice that simplifies the complex planning process for you.
Our tree survey service covers all aspects of arboriculture, from initial tree inspections and detailed risk assessment through to the production of all necessary tree reports for planning approval. If you are dealing with a new housing development or managing a corporate campus, we have the experience to guide you in our comprehensive tree surveys.
We urge all clients dealing with development sites to prioritise the necessary expert tree assessment. Contact us today for a free quote, and we will be ready to provide the actionable recommendations and detailed reports that will secure your successful development outcome.
