When applying for planning permission for a new development, it may be a legal requirement of the planning authority that you include a tree survey as part of your application process. If this is the case and you do not have or do not include your tree survey, which must be carried out by a qualified professional, then it can cause lengthy delays in the application process. Having the survey done early in the development planning stage means that you will be able to continue with the development at the pace you want to.
Local authorities are tasked with ensuring that the local ecology is not damaged too heavily by new development or redevelopment projects. As well as ensuring that protected species are not harmed or damaged in any way, this includes checking that trees at the development location are provided for within the planning application. A tree survey aims to either show that no damage will be done or to provide information on how to mitigate any loss or possible damage.
When applying for a mortgage, the lender will need to know that the property used as insurance against the loan amount is safe and has an appropriate value. Falling trees can cause major damage to a property while roots can displace foundations and cause even more expensive damage. As such, your lender may require a tree survey be completed before they will finalise the loan.
Insurance companies have similar concerns. They will protect you against damage to a property for a number of reasons including damaged caused by falling trees in some instances. A tree survey will assess the condition of trees on your land and it will also consider whether any tree related subsidence has occurred or is likely to occur in the future.
If you wish to trim or remove a tree from your land then you may be required to get a tree survey and act according to the results. Some trees in the UK are protected by law and this means that even if they are on your land you may not be entitled to chop them down. A tree survey will inform you of whether this is the case or not.
Whether you need a tree survey to accompany your planning application, mortgage application, or insurance application, TreeSurvey.co.uk offers the best prices on full surveys provided by qualified professionals.