Whether you are a private landowner planning to add an outbuilding to your property or a commercial developer with grand plans for a particular property you will need to have a qualified Arborist conduct a tree survey in accordance with BS5837 standards. The BS5837 facilitates compliance with the government’s “Trees in Relation to Construction” regulations and is necessary before a development plan can be approved. If you need a BS5837 in St Albans contact Down to Earth.
What Does a BS5837 in St Albans Entail?
There are 3 parts to the BS5837 that must be completed by a qualified Arborist and submitted with a development plan. The 3 parts are:
Part 1: The tree survey
The tree survey is conducted by the Arborist who details the size and location of every tree currently residing on the property in question with emphasis on its exact position and proportions.
Part 2: The schedule
In the schedule, the Arborist makes detailed notes including:
Each tree’s reference number
The height of each tree and the distance branches radiate from the trunk
Whether the property is in a Conservation Area
Whether there is a Tree Protection Order (TPO) in effect on the property
The diameter of the trunk 1.5 metres above ground level
Whether each tree is young, semi-mature, mature, over-mature or veteran
Each tree’s current condition
Management recommendations going forward
Estimated useful life remaining for each tree
An assessment of each tree’s overall health
Part 3: The tree constraints plan
The tree constraints plan specifies the physical limits of each tree, its shade footprint and its potential (if any) for future growth.
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Local governments do not look kindly upon those who try to circumvent BS5837 regulations. If it is discovered that a tree was removed, transplanted or otherwise altered without proper approval any development on a site may be shut down and the offending party fined.
If you are planning development on a property in St Albans that contains trees get in touch with the experts at Down to Earth. We’ll conduct the tree survey for you and advise you on submitting it. To learn more about the BS5837 in St Albans call DTE on 01959 524 623.
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We cover most of the South East including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London and Essex.
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