Tree Surveys

Working to the latest British Standard BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation Design, Demolition and Construction. Encon Associates are able to calculate the Root Protection Area (RPA) and provide a survey of the existing trees which meets with the approval of the local authority and assists in the sensitive design of any development.

Tree Constraint Plans can also be produced and advice given to developers and architects to assist in formulating the most efficient Master Plan for your site.

It is now common practise for the local authority to request a BS5837 survey for any piece of land that contains existing trees, with or without Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) in order to support a planning application, to ensure that measures are taken to prevent unnecessary loss or damage to trees.

The tree Survey Process includes the following:

• Site visit to record and measure trees
• Production of a Tree Location and Tree Constraints Plan
• Preparation of an Arboricultural Impact assessment
• Suggest tree protection measures and mitigation

Encon Associates work closely with the design team to ensure that any potential impact to trees is minimised, including recommending potential alterations to the site layout to reduce the number of trees impacted, suggesting tree replacement mitigations and tree protection measures to minimise any impact from construction work.

Project Types

Encon Associates work on a variety of projects, ranging from large scale developments involving many trees, to small projects for private clients with a small number of trees.

Projects range from alterations to Asda car parks and construction of new McDonalds Restaurants, residential developments, redevelopment of retail units for Travis Perkins, Home Bargains, and B&Q, and small scale private projects.

Encon Associate's clients sectors include local authorities, retail, schools, leisure, national developments and private individuals.