We provide planning-ready BS5837 tree surveys across Essex, supporting residential and small-scale development sites in both urban and rural locations.

Our arboricultural reports are written specifically to support planning applications and meet local authority validation requirements.

• Fixed, transparent fees

• Reports suitable for planning submission

• Typical turnaround: 3–5 working days

• Free pre-submission advice included

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Do I need a BS5837 tree survey in Essex?

You will usually require a BS5837 tree survey if:

• Trees are present within or adjacent to the development site

• A planning application is being prepared or submitted

• Arboricultural information is requested by the local planning authority

Our surveys are prepared in accordance with BS5837:2012 – Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction, ensuring they are suitable for submission as part of a planning application.

If you’re unsure whether a survey is required, we’re happy to review the site location and provide clear advice before you commit.

What our BS5837 reports include

All BS5837 surveys prepared by Tree Ecology Solutions Ltd include:

• A BS5837-compliant tree survey schedule

• Tree categorisation and retention recommendations

• A Tree Constraints Plan (TCP), where required

• Clear written arboricultural advice to inform site layout and design

• Reports written specifically for planning officer review

Where required, we also prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS) to support planning conditions and construction phases.

Planning experience across Essex

We regularly support planning applications across Essex, including:

• Householder extensions and domestic development

• Replacement dwellings

• Small residential and infill developments

Our advice is proportionate to the scale of development and takes account of the wider range of site types found across Essex, including larger plots, edge-of-settlement sites, and locations with mixed rural constraints.

Areas covered within Essex

We work throughout Essex, including:

• Chelmsford

• Colchester

• Brentwood

• Basildon

• Southend

This local coverage allows us to provide practical, planning-focused arboricultural advice aligned with local authority expectations.

Why choose Tree Ecology Solutions Ltd

• Independent arboricultural consultancy

• Planning-focused advice with no tree surgery sales

• Clear communication with clients, architects, and planners

• Practical, proportionate recommendations tailored to each site

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If you’re preparing a planning application in Essex and require a BS5837 tree survey, contact us today.

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BS5837 Tree Surveys in Essex for Planning Applications