Arboricultural Survey for New Driveway — Stockport

Client: Private Homeowner, Stockport

Project Overview: A homeowner in Stockport wanted to install a new driveway within the root protection area of a mature oak subject to a Tree Preservation Order. Professional arboricultural advice was required on the appropriate construction methodology and TPO application support was needed to obtain Stockport Council's consent.

Our Role: Urban Tree Management assessed the oak's root protection area and current condition, specified a no-dig cellular confinement construction methodology for the RPA sections, and prepared the full TPO application including a supporting arboricultural report for submission to Stockport Council.

Findings & Recommendations:

Root protection area assessed — driveway route identified within RPA
No-dig cellular confinement system specified for RPA sections
TPO application prepared with supporting arboricultural report
Construction methodology accepted by Stockport Council

Outcome: The TPO application was approved by Stockport Council — allowing the homeowner to proceed with their driveway installation using a construction methodology that protected the oak's long-term health and structural integrity.