BS5837 Tree Surveys for Planning
BS5837 Tree Surveys and Planning Support
BS5837 Tree Surveys and Reports are an essential requirement for anyone who is planning a development near to or adjacent to existing trees. For over 30 years, through TMA’s expertise, pragmatic advice, and the use of cutting-edge technology we have been supporting developers, landowners and homeoweners, with their planning applications whilst protecting important trees.
At TMA, our team of arboricultural consultants understand the challenges and complexities of the planning system and how to navigate this. We have in-depth experience working with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver a desired, viable result in a timely, proactive manner.
Grosvenor Square
ARBORICULTURE
Client
Grosvenor Estate
Project Type
Public Open Space
Location
Mayfair, London
Grosvenor Square, one of London’s most historic urban green spaces, is undergoing an ambitious transformation, and TMA is proud to be part of the design team driving this vision forward. The project presents a rare opportunity to rejuvenate the landscape, enhance biodiversity, and restore ecological balance at the heart of the city.
Blockmakers Arms
ARBORICULTURE
Client
Erbar Mattes Architects
Project Type
Residential Development
Location
Hoxton, Hackney, London
Status
Complete 2017-2021
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Erbar Mattes Architects
The former Grade II listed mid-nineteenth century pub is situated in the Regent's Canal Conservation Area in Hackney.
Awards
RIBA London Award 2023 – Winner
British Homes Awards 2023
'Home Transformation of the Year' – Winner
Erich Mendelsohn Award 2023 for Brick Architecture – Winner Gold
RIBA House of the Year 2023 – longlisted (one of twenty)
Finsbury Circus Gardens
ARBORICULTURE
Client
City of London Corporation / Studio Weave
Project Type
Historic Park Restoration / Public Open Space
Status
Complete
Location
City of London
TMA Environmental Consultants (TMA) provided specialist arboricultural consultancy to support works within Finsbury Circus Gardens, one of London’s oldest public parks located in the heart of the City of London. The project required careful coordination to protect the historic tree population while enabling landscape improvements and infrastructure works within this highly valued urban green space.
Awards
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BALI National Landscape Awards 2025 – Principal Award (Regeneration Scheme over £500k)
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City AM Toast the City Awards 2025 – Best Green Space in the Square Mile
What is BS5837 Tree Survey
BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations
Our BS5837 Tree Surveys record and categorise individual trees, groups of trees, and woodlands, with additional detail provided for shrub masses, hedges, and hedgerows where required. These surveys include accurate plotting of trees and vegetation features, enabling their position and constraints to be clearly understood in relation to the design and layout of a development.
Where potential impacts or conflicts with trees are identified, BS5837 Tree Surveys inform the preparation of key supporting documents, including Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA), Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS), and Tree Protection Plans. These ensure that tree-related constraints are properly managed and that development can proceed in accordance with best practice and planning requirements.