Aims

The aim of A.C.S. is to develop a reputation with clients for the provision of high quality, site-specific, professional arboricultural advice.

A.C.S. provides high quality, site-specific design solutions for new and existing developments on sensitive urban & rural sites leading to results, which enhance clients' environmental reputations.

A.C.S. seeks to provide cost-effective, practical advice on tree related planning matters. The technical capability within the professional team together with the breadth and depth of practical experience has produced considerable success in achieving clients' requirements.

Our Philosophy

Since the Company's formation our advice to clients has sought to:

· Provide independent planning expertise whilst working flexibly with other related professionals;

· Provide practical straightforward advice based on a clear understanding of the issues;

· Identify the strengths and weaknesses of development proposals, setting out a realistic view of the outcome and providing the basis for clients to make informed decisions.

Protective Fencing

Our Expertise

A.C.S. can advise at all the key stages of the planning process to inform and influence decisions on development proposals.

Experience indicates that early involvement in a project is often the most cost-effective way of achieving the client's objectives.

Client's interests are represented through carefully argued, suitably illustrated, written analysis and oral presentation.

In assessing development potential or advising on a development proposal
A.C.S.'s range of services include:

· Preliminary site appraisals.

· Technical analysis of the planning issues in connection with the development proposals, such as shadow cast by trees, driveways, services.

· Preparation of planning briefs to guide the development of sites.

· Project co-ordination including the instruction of sub consultants and contractors.

· Provision of expert evidence at public inquiries.

Special Roads Through Trees

Planning Applications

· Provide advice to Architects, Planners, Property Developers, Volume House Builders, and Landscape Architects on the suitability of tress to be retained on development sites.

· Managing tree quality on a site through the use of proven
Best Management Practices (BMP's). Advise on the protection techniques to ensure that retained trees are subjected to the minimal amount of construction stress.

· Representing clients at meetings and public enquiries to ensure that client's environmental intentions are clearly understood.

· Planting programmes to enhance new developments.

· Advice & Method Statements of Implementation for special engineering features i.e. roads and utility services around tree root systems.

· Advice on Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area Orders.

Planning Appeals

·A.C.S. regularly advises clients on the arboricultural aspects of Planning Appeals.

· Clients' interests are represented by preparing expert evidence for hearings and public inquires.

· When appropriate, appeals are pursued by written procedure, supported by carefully researched but succinct statement of a client's case.

Method Statements to

Ensure Tree Protection

Ensuring Sensible, Sustainable Tree Retention