When is a Tree Survey Necessary ?

What is a tree?

For most planning purposes surveys should include any tree with a stem diameter of more than 75mm, measured at 1.5m above ground level.

When will a tree survey be required?

1. Alterations to Existing Properties
   Where no extension of the building footprint, no new service lines or no change of access is proposed, no tree survey is required.
2. Extensions to existing properties, construction of ancillary buildings or Changes of access
   A survey will be required of those trees on and adjacent to the site, which stand within 12 metres of any new building, new service line or new access.
3. New buildings
   A survey will be required of all trees on the site and within 12 metres of the site boundary.