Tree Survey Cumbria | Arboricultural Reports & Consultancy

As a guide, professional tree surveys and reports typically start from £200.
Larger sites with multiple trees benefit from reduced cost per tree due to efficiencies in surveying and reporting.

All surveys include a clear report suitable for planning, insurance, or duty of care purposes, along with straightforward recommendations and ongoing support if required.

The type of survey required will depend on the outcome you need from the inspection. Tree surveys are commonly undertaken to help landowners and property managers meet their duty of care by assessing trees for defects, condition and overall risk. Surveys may also be required to support planning applications, where BS5837 surveys assess the relationship between trees and proposed development. In woodland settings, management plans can help guide long-term maintenance and may also allow access to Forestry Commission grant funding. Separate applications or notifications may also be required where trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or located within a Conservation Area.

If trees are present on or adjacent to a development site, the local planning authority will often require a BS5837 Tree Survey to accompany a planning application. This survey records the location, condition and quality of trees and forms the basis for assessing how a proposed development may affect them. Early tree surveys can help identify constraints, avoid design conflicts and support a smoother planning process.

Tree surveys are recommended for anyone responsible for trees where there is a potential risk to people or property. This may include private landowners, estates, schools, churches, farms, businesses or local organisations. A tree risk survey helps identify defects, assess the level of risk presented and provide proportionate management recommendations where required. When combined with a longer-term management approach, surveys can help demonstrate a reasonable and proactive approach to tree safety and tree care whilst retaining the wider benefits trees provide.

A BS5837 survey is an arboricultural survey undertaken to support planning applications and development proposals where trees may be affected by the works. As a general guide, trees within or adjacent to the site, or within approximately 15 metres of proposed works, should usually be considered. The survey records the condition, quality and constraints posed by the trees and is used to inform the design process. Depending on the proposal, this may also include a Tree Constraints Plan (TCP), Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA), Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) and Tree Protection Plan (TPP) to demonstrate how trees can be retained and protected during construction.

Yes. Although based in Cumbria, surveys are regularly undertaken throughout the wider North West and surrounding areas. This includes locations across the Lake District, Eden Valley, Carlisle, Lancashire, North Yorkshire and southern Scotland. Please get in touch to discuss your location and requirements.

Yes. Advice can be provided on trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders and those located within Conservation Areas. This may include assessing tree condition, advising on appropriate and reasonable management works, preparing supporting information and submitting applications or notifications to the Local Planning Authority. Practical works can also be arranged and undertaken following approval where required.

A Tree Risk Report typically includes details of the trees inspected, observations regarding condition and defects, an assessment of risk, and any recommended management works. Reports may also include tree locations, photographs and suggested reinspection intervals where appropriate. The level of detail can be tailored to individual trees, estates, schools, commercial sites or larger tree populations.