Our Services
Jason Bellenger Tree Surveys provides specialist arboricultural advice and tree surveying services for a wide range of clients, including private domestic tree owners, developers, architects, schools, and landowners.
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Our services cover everything from tree safety and condition surveys to development site surveys for planning applications, tree surveys for mortgage or insurance purposes, advice and applications for protected trees, and advanced internal decay detection using specialist equipment.
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Each service is designed to provide clear, accurate, and actionable information, whether you are managing a single garden tree or planning large-scale development. You can read more about each of these services below to understand how we can help you make informed, sustainable decisions about the trees in your care.
Tree Safety And Condition Surveys
Tree Condition & Safety Surveys help tree owners meet their legal responsibilities and ensure that the trees in their care do not pose an unnecessary risk to people or property. Using advanced data collection technology, including GPS mapping and the Pear Technology Tree Management System, we record the location and condition of each tree, group of trees, hedge, or other important feature. A comprehensive report is then produced, detailing each tree’s species, dimensions, health, structural condition, and any recommended works, along with clear timescales and a site plan to aid interpretation. All surveys are fully supported by our extensive Professional Indemnity Insurance, giving you confidence that your duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act has been met.
Development Site Tree Surveys
Development Site Tree Surveys are produced in accordance with British Standard BS5837:2012 – Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition, and Construction. Our surveys and reports meet these standards and are suitable for all development and construction projects, often requested by Local Planning Authorities to validate planning applications. A planning application tree survey includes the technical information required to demonstrate how trees will be protected during construction. This is presented in an Arboricultural Method Statement and a Tree Protection Plan, which outline measures to ensure trees remain healthy throughout the development process. These surveys and reports provide robust supporting evidence for planning applications, showing the Local Planning Authority that tree protection has been carefully considered and demonstrating a commitment to sustainable development. Using advanced data collection technology, including GPS mapping and the Pear Technology Tree Management System, we record the location and condition of each tree, group of trees, hedge, or other important feature. A comprehensive report is then produced, detailing each tree’s species, dimensions, health, structural condition, and any recommended works, along with clear timescales and a site plan to aid interpretation. All surveys are fully supported by our extensive Professional Indemnity Insurance, giving you confidence that your duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act has been met.
Tree Surveys For Mortgage Purposes
We can produce comprehensive reports for mortgage or insurance purposes, detailing any implications that trees may have on a property. Our surveys consider all trees in and around the property, regardless of ownership, that could influence the site. We record the exact location of each tree and provide detailed information on species, age, size, and condition. A full written report is then produced, offering an assessment of tree health, structural condition, safety, and potential risks of direct or indirect damage to the property or nearby structures. The report also includes recommendations for immediate and future tree management, helping homeowners, lenders, and insurers make informed decisions with confidence. Using advanced data collection technology, including GPS mapping and the Pear Technology Tree Management System, we record the location and condition of each tree, group of trees, hedge, or other important feature. A comprehensive report is then produced, detailing each tree’s species, dimensions, health, structural condition, and any recommended works, along with clear timescales and a site plan to aid interpretation. All surveys are fully supported by our extensive Professional Indemnity Insurance, giving you confidence that your duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act has been met.
Tree Preservation Orders and Trees in Conservation Areas
Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), or located within a conservation area, require planning permission before any work can be carried out. Undertaking work without consent is a criminal offence, with fines of up to £20,000 for felling a tree or £2,500 for carrying out unauthorised works. As your agent, we provide the arboricultural justification required by the local authority, ensuring that all proposed works follow best practice and avoid unnecessary damage to trees. Through the Householder Accredited Agent Scheme, developed by Cornwall Council, we maintain a close working relationship with the local planning authority, helping to streamline the approval process and give you confidence that your application meets all legal requirements.
Internal Decay Detection
Some tree issues aren’t visible from the outside, and making decisions based on appearance alone can sometimes lead to unnecessary or premature removals.
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Using advanced specialist equipment, including tomography and resistograph testing, we can investigate internal decay, structural weaknesses, and other hidden defects. This allows us to provide accurate, evidence-based assessments that give tree owners and managers the confidence to make informed decisions.
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By relying on careful analysis rather than guesswork, this approach ensures that trees are managed safely and responsibly, protecting public safety while preserving healthy specimens wherever possible.