BS5837 Arboricultural Supervision

Professional on-site monitoring and Clerk of Works (ArbCoW) services to protect landscape assets and discharge planning conditions across the Southeast.

Arbor Cultural provides high-standard on-site arboricultural supervision for construction and development projects. We have over 20 years’ specialist experience and will be pleased to support your needs, whether you are a residential homeowner, architect, planning consultant, or property developer. Whether you are a developer, architect or planning consultant with multiple large sites, a builder with small to large sites on the go or an individual householder organising and project managing your own extension works, we are able to assist you in all of these situations for you to achieve your goal. Either way, you are in the right place to secure the professional oversight required to Finish the Build.

Arboricultural Supervision and Clerk of Works

Simply explained, Arbor Cultural will be present on site to supervise and oversee the works. This means that we can ensure the construction team follows approved methodologies for your development project. In other words, it is an assurance that everything is progressing as it should and that it complies fully with BS5837 conditions. Ultimately, the goal is to deliver an excellent result with as little accidental damage as possible to the trees on or near the site. You may have heard of this as Clerk of Works, or (ArbCoW).

This service often supports a BS5837 Tree Report or Method Statement. It is fair to say that local authority Tree Officers are increasingly insisting on meticulous checks and balances like these. For example, if there are possible conflicts between the trees and the proposed development, a method statement will be needed – and as a result, a supervision programme and supervision reports are likely to be required by your Planning Authority.

The Arboricultural Supervision Process

Our structured programme ensures your project meets the highest standards of the BS5837 framework. Key activities include:

• Analysing ground protection measures prior to machinery arriving on site.
• Confirming site facility and material storage locations are outside of RPAs.
• Inspecting site fencing and ensuring it remains fit for purpose throughout the build.
• Overseeing specialist construction techniques within the root protection areas.
• Producing final reports to enable remaining tree conditions to be discharged.

By integrating supervision with our other technical services, such as Impact Assessments or Decay Detection, we provide a 360-degree compliance umbrella. We work to secure tree health and safety within the built environment, ensuring your project achieves its goals without the risk of enforcement action or legal delays.