Trees - protecting landscape, amenity and biodiversity

How to account for nearby trees when making your planning application.

When you need a tree survey

If there are trees within 5 metres of proposed building works/groundwork, you'll need to provide a tree survey and layout plan showing the species and location of the trees. 

For more information please see SPD06 - trees and development sites [PDF 836kb] and QD16 in the Brighton & Hove Local Plan Chapter 3 - design, safety and quality of development [PDF 2.1mb]

Find more advice and information on trees.