The essential “Blueprint” for construction. We provide the BS 5837 compliant Method Statements required to discharge planning conditions, ensure site compliance, and protect your valuable tree assets.
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Your technical blueprint for construction near trees. We balance Tree Protection with Building Reality to secure your project's legal commencement.
In Simple Terms, an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) describes precisely how construction work needs to be done on or near a site with trees – crucially, without harming them.
Your Local Planning Authority (LPA) in Surrey or London will typically demand this document after your proposals have been finalised but before they discharge planning conditions. It is a critical compliance document; without an approved AMS, you cannot legally start digging.
Research confirms that 90% of construction-related tree mortality is caused by soil compaction and root severance within the Root Protection Area (RPA). Our AMS prevents this by establishing a "no-go" Construction Exclusion Zone (CEZ).
The Method Statement covers both the immediate construction phase and the future management of the trees, ensuring 100% compliance with BS 3998 Tree Work - Recommendations (2010) and BS 5837:2012.
Working throughout Surrey, Sussex, and the Southeast, Arbor Cultural handles every aspect of the AMS for property developers, architects, and private residential clients.
There are often conflicting interests between protecting a tree and getting a digger onto the site. Arbor Cultural considers budgetary constraints and the practical needs of your construction team. We design solutions that keep the Tree Officer happy without making the build impossible.
We don’t just look at where the fence goes. Our team always undertakes a tree condition assessment as part of any BS 5837 survey. We check that the trees you are protecting are actually safe to keep – ensuring you don’t spend money protecting a dangerous tree.
By utilising Soil Aeration techniques and Sonic Tomography where required, we gather empirical data on tree health. This ensures the AMS is based on fact, not guesswork, providing a robust defence for your development proposals.
Many councils now require Arboricultural Supervision as a condition of planning. We provide the onsite 'Clerk of Works' duties required to oversee sensitive excavations within the RPA, ensuring 100% compliance on-site.
Compiled into a report and displayed on a Tree Protection Plan (TPP)
West Molesey • Crawley • Southeast Experts
Unbiased, technical expertise trusted by developers, architects, and private householders across the South East.
Strategically located in West Molesey and Crawley to provide rapid response Arboricultural consultancy across the Southeast.
