Hinshelwood Arboricultural Consultants provide professional tree surveys, tree safety inspections, and arboricultural consultancy services across Scotland and northern England. We support planning applications, development design, and long-term tree management by delivering clear, policy-compliant advice prepared in accordance with recognised standards including BS5837:2012 and BS3998:2010.

Arboricultural Consultancy for Planning and Development (BS5837:2012)

We specialise in providing arboricultural advice for development sites, ensuring trees are assessed and managed appropriately throughout the planning and construction process. Our services include BS5837 tree surveys, constraints analysis, impact assessments, Arboricultural Method Statements, and Tree Protection Plans prepared to meet local authority validation requirements.

Tree Safety Surveys and Management Advice (BS3998)

Alongside planning consultancy, we undertake professional tree safety inspections and condition surveys to help landowners manage their duty of care. Our BS3998-based recommendations provide proportionate, defensible guidance on pruning, removal, monitoring and long-term tree management for individual trees, estates and large tree populations.

Experienced Arboricultural Consultants Across Scotland

With extensive experience working throughout Scotland — including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Fife, East Lothian and surrounding regions — as well as northern England including Newcastle, we understand both local planning authority expectations and the practical constraints affecting sites with trees. This experience allows us to provide balanced, pragmatic recommendations tailored to each site.

Supporting Your Project from Survey to Decision

Local authorities typically require a tree survey and arboricultural report to accompany planning applications where trees are present. Hinshelwood Arboricultural Consultants ensure that:

• Trees are assessed and categorised in accordance with BS5837

• Tree safety risks are evaluated using recognised inspection methods

• Recommendations align with BS3998 and good arboricultural practice

• Constraints and mitigation measures are clearly documented

• Reports are suitable for submission and condition discharge

If you require a BS5837 tree survey, BS3998 tree safety inspection, or professional arboricultural advice for a development site or landholding, contact Hinshelwood Arboricultural Consultants to discuss your project.