Frequently asked questions
General
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In general, we will conduct the site visit within 10 days of the quotation being accepted, and reporting will be issued within 10 days of the site visit. However, please enquire with your given scheme for confirmation of the turnaround time.
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An invoice will be sent when the report is ready to be issued. Once payment is received, the report will be issued.
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To begin with, you will most likely need a BS8537 Tree Survey, Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA), Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS; if there are any trees on-site), Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA), and a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessment.
Arboriculture and woodlands
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Existing site plan (showing the red-line boundary; DWG format)
Proposed site plan (showing the red-line boundary; DWG format)
Topographical/land survey, including tree locations (DWG/DXF file) – It is preferred that this is provided early on in the process, but we will be able to assist if such a survey is not available.
Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain
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Ecological survey calendar overview and download link.
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Pre-development (baseline) BNG assessment:
Existing site plan (showing the red-line boundary; in DWG format)
Post-development assessment:
Existing site plan (showing the red-line boundary; in DWG format)
Proposed site/landscape plan that details what habitats will be created and enhanced (showing the red-line boundary; in DWG format)