Professional Tree Surveys & Arboricultural Consultancy in Wigan
Get Planning Permission Approved with Local Tree Survey Experts
Are you planning a home extension, new build, or property development in the Wigan area? If your project is near trees, Wigan Council will likely require a professional tree report before they validate and approve your application.
If you are managing a development or construction project in Wigan where trees are present, navigating local planning policies can be complex.
At Godwins Tree Surveys, we provide expert, economic, and prompt arboricultural services designed to keep your project moving forward. With a proven track record spanning over fifteen years and thousands of approved planning applications, our fully qualified and insured tree surveyors offer the trusted advice you need.
Our Tree Survey Services in Wigan
We tailor our reports to your exact requirements, ensuring complete compliance with local authority standards and structural lenders.
If trees are located within or adjacent to a construction site, Wigan Council typically requires a British Standard BS5837:2012 report. We provide the complete planning package to support your submission, including:
- Initial Tree Surveys & Categorisation
- Tree Constraints Plans (TCP) using CAD drawings to create clear plans
- Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)
- Tree Protection Plans (TPP) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS)
An arboricultural survey and report produced for planning applications must follow the recommendations set out in British Standard BS5837: 2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction. All our arboricultural surveys and tree reports produced for planning applications conform to this standard and are suitable for all development and construction projects. This type of tree survey (also known as a BS5837 tree survey) is frequently requested by the local planning authority to validate a planning application.
Any development site of any size, from a small garden to a large housing estate, may require a tree survey as part of a planning application. Typically, where development sites are in Conservation Areas or are subject to a Tree Preservation Order, these will almost always require trees to have been considered at the planning stage via an Arboricultural Impact Assessment with Tree Protection Measures.
Are you buying or mortgaging a house near trees? Mortgage lenders and insurers frequently require a professional arboricultural assessment to evaluate potential structural risks, such as subsidence or direct damage. Our comprehensive homebuyer tree reports pinpoint defects, evaluate safety risks, and propose practical mitigation measures to protect your investment.
If trees are especially close to a built structure, they may pose a potential risk to that structure via direct damage. Some trees may have poisonous foliage, structural defects or other hazardous conditions that may cause concern for mortgage lenders or property insurers. Mortgage lenders may request that an arboricultural report is produced if there are sufficient concerns regarding a nearby tree. Our homebuyer tree reports prove useful to identify any tree problems and propose tree works to mitigate any unacceptable risk to property or the public This type of report must be undertaken by a qualified and insured arboriculturist.
Local Expertise Across the Wigan Borough
Because we have dedicated tree surveyors local to the Greater Manchester and Lancashire regions, we keep travel costs to a minimum and pass those savings directly to you.
We possess a thorough, practical understanding of Wigan Council’s local planning frameworks, Conservation Areas, and Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). We regularly undertake site visits and structural surveys across all local WN postcode areas, including:
- Wigan Centre, Standish, and Shevington
- Leigh, Lowton, Golborne, and Astley
- Ashton-in-Makerfield, Hindley, and Orrell
- Atherton, Tyldesley, and Ince
Our Step-by-Step Process
Getting your tree survey finalised is simple, smooth, and efficient:
- Get in Touch: Reach out via our online form or call us to discuss your project. We’ll provide a clear, competitive, fixed-fee quote—usually within 24 hours.
- Confirm the Booking: Once you're happy to proceed, we will arrange a convenient date and time to carry out the on-site survey work.
- On-Site Inspection: Our qualified arboriculturist visits the site to record key data (tree species, locations, dimensions, condition, and retention categories).
- Receive Your Report: We process the data efficiently using modern technology, drafting a comprehensive, highly accurate report and delivering it swiftly straight to your inbox.
Why Choose Godwins Tree Surveys?
- Over 20 Years of Industry Experience: Led by Robert Godwin (MSc, MArborA), who has secured over 2000 planning approvals over the last 20 years. Robert brings deep-seated technical expertise to every project, from domestic property extensions to large-scale commercial developments (including projects like the extension works at Britannia Bridge School, Wigan).
- Highly Competitive Pricing: Local surveyors and digital data collection mean lower overheads and highly economic quotes for our clients.
- Fully Insured: For your total peace of mind, all of our consultancy work is backed by £2m in Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance.
- Responsive & Trusted: We are highly recommended by regional architects, developers, and town planners for our ability to swiftly resolve complex arboricultural issues during the local authority application process.