Professional Tree Surveys in Lancashire
Urban Tree Management provides professional tree surveys across Lancashire, supporting planning applications, property purchases, and safety management. Whether you’re based in Burnley, planning works in Accrington, or managing land in Lancaster or the Fylde, we deliver BS5837 surveys, tree risk assessments, safety inspections, and mortgage/home‑buyer tree reports.
Lancashire local experts for Tree Surveys
As qualified and insured tree surveyors, we bring years of arboricultural expertise and knowledge. We utilize the latest in digital reporting tools, GIS mapping, and automation to deliver detailed tree surveys and clear, concise reports containing pragmatic advice.
- Qualified arboricultural consultants (Lantra PTI, Arboricultural Association).
- Reports aligned with National Tree Safety Group (NTSG) guidance.
- Transparent pricing and fast turnaround.
- Digital automation for efficient, accurate reporting.
Local Knowledge Across Lancashire
We cover
Burnley, Accrington, Lancaster, Chorley, Preston, the Fylde, and surrounding areas.
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BS5837 Tree Reports to Progress Your Development in Lancashire
Trees are vitally important in urban and rural landscapes; they are the largest component of green infrastructure and can provide many opportunities to enhance new developments whether they be new drive way, extension, housing estate, infrastructure, solar or wind farms. We understand the complexities of building around trees and have helped many schemes achieve planning permission where important trees are retained on construction sites so they can continue to make a positive impact on the local environment.
We can provide detailed tree survey and expert arboricultural assistance in the planning process to help you achieve a successful scheme.
BS5837 compliant reports and plans
Trees are a material consideration in the planning process so if you are submitting a planning application for development on land that has trees on (or close to) it your local planning authority will require an arboricultural report to accompany the application. BS5837:2012 contains recommendations and guidance for trees in relation to design, demolition and construction. We provides reports compliant with this standard.
Tree Risk Assessment Surveys in Lancashire
Trees are fundamental to our wellbeing and quality of life, whether in an urban or rural context. They secure many environmental, economic and social benefits when planted in appropriate locations and properly managed.
However, their potentially large size and proximity to frequently used areas mean that trees can pose a risk to nearby people and property. Although tree-related fatalities are very rare, tree owners have a legal responsibility to ensure their trees do not pose an unacceptable risk. The National Tree Safety Group has published further guidance for landowners; read all about it here. Tree assessments are mostly carried out from ground level with the aid of measuring tools and aids to investigate basal or stem defects, but we can provide aerial inspections of trees as well. The information for each tree is recorded on a handheld computer enabled with GPS so that trees can be plotted on digital maps or exported to client’s GIS software.
Tree condition surveys focus on the health and condition of trees, making recommendations for good tree management based on the physiological and structural condition of the trees and local environmental conditions.
Tree risk assessments take this survey a step further, considering the use of the site and the potential for harm if a tree were to fail. We use robust and defensible systems for assessing risk including Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA).
Tree Mortgage Reports in Lancashire
Trees often add value a property and provide amenity, and ecological benefits. However, trees can also present a risk to a property, and advice from a qualified, professional, and experienced Arboriculturist is essential for your future protection, including legal liability. If you are purchasing selling a property and have been requested to provide a tree report for insurance or, we are here to help. We have been providing and insurance tree reports for years, and we understand the need for prompt service so your property purchase can quickly and smoothly without undue delay.
Our report will provide details of the relevant trees, their condition and structural stability, and potential risks in terms of direct damage to built structures, providing clear management prescriptions while avoiding unnecessary and expensive tree works. We will also assess subsidence-related risk and provide appropriate recommendations for tree and vegetation management.
Pre-Purchase Report
Pre- Property Purchase Tree Reports in the UK are conducted to evaluate the impact of trees on or near property before it is and are often an addition a Home Buyers Report. These tree reports are crucial for prospective to understand potential risks and liabilities associated with trees on or adjacent to the property
Tree consultants in Lancashire
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