Tree Survey Arboricultural Implications
All applicants should complete the
Council’s
Arboricultural Checklist.
Where trees are within or adjacent to an application site and
could be influenced by the development (including street trees) due
to:
- Excavation of ground or changes of ground level within the root
zone (generally under the canopy of the tree). This includes
drainage and other infrastructure such as power and gas supplies as
well as the formation of new foundations.
- Construction of buildings within the canopy spread of a tree
regardless of whether the works involve excavation or not and
regardless of whether the tree is within or outside of the
application site or applicants ownership.
- Changes to the ground covering/surfacing beneath the canopy
spread.
- Changes to ground water drainage arrangements beneath the
canopy spread.
Information will be required about which trees are to be
retained and which removed. Details of the means of
protection of trees during the construction period will also be
required. This information should be prepared by a suitably
qualified and experienced arboriculturalist.