what we do

Site Supervision & Watching Briefs

About our services

What is Site Supervision?

Site supervision and watching briefs provide independent arboricultural oversight throughout construction — pre-commencement inspections, tree protection checks, ground protection monitoring, and photographic compliance records confirming agreed measures are being followed.

It’s the practical follow-through on your Tree Protection Plan and Method Statement: confirming on site that what was agreed on paper is actually happening.

01 — Tell us about your project

Send the site address, plans and details of the proposed work

02 — Receive a quotation

We confirm the required service, scope, fee and timescale

03 — Site Survey

The site is inspected and relevant tree data recorded

04 — Report & Plans

Your schedule, constraints plan and report are issued

Site Supervision

Independent arboricultural oversight through construction, confirming agreed tree protection measures are actually being followed.

When you might need one?

– Your Method Statement or planning condition requires periodic or ongoing site inspection
– You want independent evidence that protection measures held up through the build
– A tree officer has requested proof of compliance during construction
– Works are taking place close enough to trees that ongoing checks reduce risk

What LEAF Consultancy does

– Carries out a pre-commencement inspection to confirm protection measures are correctly installed
– Visits at agreed intervals through construction
– Photographs and records compliance at each visit
– Flags and reports any breaches promptly, before they become a bigger problem

What you’ll receive

A written record of each site visit with photographs, plus a final compliance report suitable for discharging a planning condition.

Frequently asked questions

How often do you visit?

Depends on the scale and duration of works — agreed as part of your quotation.

What happens if protection measures have been breached?

We report it promptly, in writing, so it can be corrected before it becomes a planning enforcement issue.

What’s the difference between a watching brief and full site supervision?

A watching brief means periodic, spot-check visits at key construction stages — enough to confirm compliance without a constant presence. Full supervision means more frequent or continuous attendance, usually for higher-risk or more sensitive sites. We’ll agree which level fits your project as part of your quotation.

Contact us today to discuss your project