Meeting the right standard
We recommend that the tree survey and plan are carried out in accordance with British Standard 5837:2012 ' Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction’.
The Arboricultural Association can help you find an arboricultural consultant to provide a survey and plan for your site. In addition, the Institute of Chartered Foresters maintains a directory of forestry and arboricultural consultants. Your consultant can also give you expert guidance on other tree issues such as tree protection measures.
In some instances your planning application may not be registered if you fail to submit a tree survey and plan.