Get planning advice about trees and woodland
If you have a question that is not about making a planning application, our specialist officers can help.
Our Arboriculture Team deal with:
- tree preservation orders
- trees in conservation areas
- ancient woodland
- priority habitats (such as orchards and woodland)
Our specialists can also help you follow best practice for surveying or monitoring, care and maintenance.
Fees
If your request also involves planning considerations, you:
- will have to pay a higher fee
- may be referred to initial planning advice
| Service | What you get | Fee (VAT inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Advice service |
This service usually includes: - one hour desk-based research - a written response within 20 working days of receipt. Additional time is charged at hourly increments based on the hourly rate of £112 |
£167 |
| Standard Advice service with site visit |
This service usually includes:- one hour desk-based research- - one hour site visit within 10 working days of receipt (subject to client availability) - written response within 10 working days of site visit. Additional time is charged at hourly increments based on the hourly rate of £112 |
£412 |
| Service | What you get | Fee (VAT inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Advice service |
This service usually includes: - one hour desk-based research - a written response within 20 working days of receipt. Additional time is charged at hourly increments based on the hourly rate of £112 |
£334 |
| Standard Advice service with site visit |
This service usually includes: - one hour desk-based research- one hour site visit within 10 working days of receipt (subject to client availability) - written response within 10 working days of site visit. Additional time is charged at hourly increments based on the hourly rate of £112. |
£579 |
| Service | What you get | Fee (VAT inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Track Service |
This service usually includes for an additional fee: - for standard advice, written response within 10 working days of receipt - for standard advice plus site visit, written response within 5 working days of visit (subject to client availability) |
£620 |
Request pre-application advice
To request arboricultural advice, email your local team:
- Aylesbury Vale: [email protected]
- Chiltern and South Bucks: [email protected]
- Wycombe: [email protected]
You should include the following in your email:
- the level of service requested
- the specialism(s) requested
- description of your query
- any documents relevant to your query (such as photos, plans)