We are in the midst of a build - foundations are done but we have a root protection where we want to extend our driveway to park cars for the house.
There is a condition in our planning that needs us to specify how we will construct this with relation to the root protection.
We went back saying we would 'protect root system for car parking spaces using Terram Geocell panels or similar will be used confining the infill and ensuring that downward forces are spread laterally, reducing pressure on the sub-base protecting the roots and allowing essential passage of air and water providing nutrients'
the response from tree officer “More details are required in the Method statement such as how the area will be excavated and when the protective fencing will be moved. This should reference recommendations in bs 5837 (2012).
any advice as to what to go back with we only want to take the topsoil away and put a basic gravel drive in... anybody au fait with bs 5837 (2012)?
much appreciated!
O.