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Planning Support & Local Authority Compliance

Navigating Tree-Related Planning Requirements with Confidence

At Black Mountains Tree Consultancy, we offer specialist arboricultural support to help clients meet local authority requirements throughout the planning process. From the initial site appraisal to the production of key documentation, our expert input ensures your development is both compliant and tree-conscious.

Whether you’re a developer, homeowner, or land manager, our service supports you in gaining planning permission while protecting valuable trees and maintaining regulatory alignment.

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What We Offer

Our planning support service covers all arboricultural elements required by local authorities and planning officers. This includes:
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    Tree Constraints Plan (TCP)

    A detailed drawing identifying tree locations, root protection areas, and canopy spreads to inform the site layout and design constraints at the early stages of development.

  • Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA)

    A written report assessing how proposed works may affect trees on or adjacent to the site. It evaluates the direct and indirect impacts of development and outlines any necessary tree removals or protection measures.

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    Tree Protection Plan (TPP)

    A scaled plan showing how retained trees will be protected during construction, including fencing positions, working space, and access routes.

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    Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)

    Step-by-step guidance on how construction or demolition works will be carried out around trees to ensure compliance with BS5837:2012. This is often a condition of planning approval.

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Additional Support Services

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    Arboricultural Site Monitoring

    Where required by the Local Planning Authority, we can conduct scheduled site visits to ensure tree protection measures are implemented correctly and maintained throughout the development process. A monitoring schedule and written reports will be provided.

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    Tree Planting Plans

    If trees are to be removed as part of the development, we can prepare a replacement planting plan that meets planning obligations and enhances the green infrastructure of the site.

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Why This Service Matters

Tree-related planning conditions are a critical part of many development approvals. Failure to comply can lead to delays, enforcement action, or damage to valuable trees.

With Black Mountains Tree Consultancy, you benefit from:

  • Experienced, qualified arboricultural advice
  • Documents tailored to your specific site and planning stage
  • A collaborative approach with design teams and planning consultants
  • Compliance with BS5837:2012 and local policy
  • Clear communication with planning officers and local authorities

Who Is This Service For?

  • Developers seeking full planning permission or reserved matters approval
  • Homeowners undertaking extensions, outbuildings, or access works
  • Architects and planning consultants needing arboricultural input
  • Landowners preparing for change of use or site redevelopment
  • Contractors working near retained trees

Get Expert Planning Support Today

Whether you’re at pre-application stage or responding to planning conditions, our reports and plans help smooth the process, reduce risk, and protect valuable tree assets. Get Expert Advice or contact us to discuss your project requirements.
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FAQs

When do I need a Tree Constraints Plan?
A TCP is required early in the planning process to inform site layout and design. It identifies the areas around trees that must be avoided or respected to ensure retention and protection.
An AIA includes a detailed review of how the development will impact existing trees, including necessary removals, works within root zones, and potential mitigation strategies.
Yes. All documents are produced in accordance with BS5837:2012 – Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction.
Absolutely. We frequently work as part of wider design and planning teams to ensure a coordinated approach to development proposals.
Turnaround times vary depending on project size, but we aim to deliver reports within 7–10 working days of the site visit.
Yes. We can advise on trees subject to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) or those in conservation areas, and assist with the necessary permissions.
We can provide a monitoring schedule with site visits at key stages, reporting to the planning authority to demonstrate compliance with approved protection measures.
Not at all. We support projects of all scales — from small extensions to multi-plot developments.