Venners Arboriculture is a specialist arboricultural consultancy providing expert advice, tree surveys, and BS5837 reports for planning, development, and tree management.
We work with homeowners, developers, architects, and local authorities across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, and London, delivering clear, practical guidance that supports planning applications, BS5837 tree surveys, and long-term tree management.
Our approach is simple: provide accurate, reliable advice that helps you move your project forward without unnecessary delays.
A Consultancy Led by Experience
Venners Arboriculture is led by Sarah Venners MICFor M.Arbor.A MSc For. (Oxon), an experienced arboricultural consultant with a strong background in both the public and private sectors.
Sarah began her career as a Tree Officer within Local Authorities, including Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and South Oxfordshire District Council. In these roles, she worked closely with planning departments, The Forestry Commission, parish councils, and the public, giving her a detailed understanding of how tree-related planning decisions are made.
She later moved into consultancy, specialising in:
- BS5837 tree surveys for planning
- Tree-related subsidence and site constraints
- Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA)
- Arboricultural Method Statements
- Health and Condition Surveys
- Insurance and Home Buyers Reports
Venners Arboriculture was established in 2007 and has since built a reputation for delivering clear, practical, and dependable arboricultural advice.
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Sarah holds:
- MSc in Forestry, The Oxford Forestry Institute, University of Oxford
- BSc (Hons) in Agriculture and the Environment, Wye College, University of London
She is a professional member of:
- Institute of Chartered Foresters (MICFor)
- Arboricultural Association (M.Arbor.A)
Supporting Projects Across the South of England
We regularly support projects throughout:
- Oxfordshire
- Berkshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Wiltshire
- Hampshire
- Northamptonshire
- London
This regional experience means we understand how different local planning authorities approach tree-related constraints, helping you avoid delays and improve your chances of approval.
Practical Advice That Moves Projects Forward
We understand that tree-related constraints can quickly become a barrier to planning approval if not handled correctly.
That’s why we focus on:
- Delivering clear, planning-ready reports
- Helping you design around existing trees
- Reducing the risk of delays or objections
- Supporting sustainable, long-term tree management
Whether you need a survey for a single tree or advice for a complex development site, we provide a service tailored to your project and your local planning authority requirements. Why not contact us to discuss your project?
