Tree Constraints Plans (TCP)

A Tree Constraints Plan (TCP) is the foundation of a successful planning application. Our BS5837‑compliant TCPs give your design team total clarity from day one — reducing delays, preventing costly redesigns and ensuring your project is built on accurate, defensible arboricultural data.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

BS5837‑Compliant Tree Constraints Plans for Planning & Development

A Tree Constraints Plan (TCP) is the essential first step in any development project involving trees. At Urban Tree Management, we provide BS5837‑compliant TCPs that help architects, planners and developers design confidently, avoid costly conflicts, and progress smoothly through planning.


Our TCPs are clear, accurate, planning‑ready, and tailored for projects across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Staffordshire & the Shropshire Border, Cumbria (Southern & Central Regions) and nationally via partner networks.

What Is a Tree Constraints Plan?

A TCP identifies the realistic above‑ and below‑ground constraints posed by trees at the earliest design stage. It ensures your project is planned intelligently, safely and in full compliance with BS5837.

Accurate, Planning‑Ready Data

  • Tree positions (topographical or GNSS‑surveyed)
  • BS5837 category grading
  • Crown spreads (N/E/S/W)
  • Root Protection Areas (RPAs)

Above‑ and Below‑Ground Constraints

  • Shading arcs
  • Structural root considerations
  • Buildability limitations
  • Crown conflict zones

CAD‑Ready Outputs

  • Clear, colour‑coded plans
  • Architect‑friendly formatting
  • Seamless integration into design workflows

Why Choose Urban Tree Management

Planning‑Ready Documentation

Our TCPs meet BS5837 expectations and reduce planning validation delays.

Architect‑Friendly Plans

Clean, precise, and easy to interpret — no ambiguity, no guesswork.

Prevents Costly Design Conflicts

We identify constraints early, helping design teams avoid RPA incursions, shading issues and unbuildable layouts.

Consultancy‑Level Expertise

We bring advanced knowledge in:

  • tree risk assessment
  • fungal biology
  • structural root behavior
  • defensible reporting


This positions Urban Tree Management as a true consultancy, not a generic tree service.

Foundation for AIA and AMS

A robust TCP ensures the rest of the BS5837 process is smoother, faster and more predictable.

AI‑Enhanced Data Analysis

We integrate advanced AI tools to enhance the speed, clarity and depth of our BS5837 assessments. AI supports our consultancy by processing large datasets, identifying patterns and highlighting key constraints and opportunities that may influence your development.


AI strengthens our reporting — it doesn’t replace professional judgement.

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