Residential Development – BS5837 Tree Survey Bolton

Client:

Cramant Homes

Project Overview;

We were appointed as the scheme’s Arboricultural Consultants for a new residential development by Cramant Homes, who provide high‑quality homes catering to families and individual needs. The architect contacted us to assist with the full planning application, which was subsequently granted for the construction of new homes in Bolton.

Services Delivered:

BS5837 Tree Survey & Constraints Plan Detailed survey of individual trees, categorization, and mapping of root protection areas.
Tree Value Assessment Highlighted trees of significant value to ensure they were suitably considered, and identified lesser‑value trees that could be considered for removal.
Design Team Support Led discussions regarding constraints posed by trees and integrated findings into the design process.
Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) Prepared impact assessments to support the planning application.
Tree Protection Plan & Method Statement Developed documents to satisfy planning conditions and ensure retained trees were safeguarded during construction.

Findings:

It was evident that several poor‑quality internal trees would need to be removed to facilitate the design scheme. Fortunately, the majority of higher‑quality boundary trees could be retained and remain free from significant harm, either to their rooting environment or canopy.

Outcome:

Our involvement ensured that planning conditions related to trees were met, while protecting the amenity value of retained features. The project demonstrates how proportionate tree management can support high‑quality development schemes without compromising long‑term sustainability.