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ROAVR Group - The Survey Company.
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You Are An Experienced Architect or maybe A Planning Consultant - Yet It Seems That Almost Every Day, A Blocker To A client's Application Comes Across Your desk...
I would have you consider the possibility that you have clicked through to this page because something in my LinkedIn post resonated with you.
I suspect, as it does for me, that the bureaucracy of dealing with planning applications is causing deep frustration for you, your teams, and your clients.
Well, I am no expert on the entire system - but I do know my onions when it comes to tree surveys, ecology surveys, and the supporting managed services.
Perhaps in the last 24 months you have been asked for ecology surveys, bat surveys, newt surveys, tree surveys or biodiversity net gain?
Most people like us are finding it is becoming harder and harder to get through the planning system.
So right now, if you are an architect, planning consultant or developer, and you are sick and tired of the shoddy reports, sick and tired of being let down, sick and tired of trees and ecology scuppering your project or just plain confused by BNG.
Then I urge you to click the button and have a chat with me so we can talk about the report you need, when you need it, and how ROAVR can add real value with no additional cost to your next project.
I set up ROAVR to be a one-stop shop, and we love nothing more than helping people achieve their dreams.
P.S. I love nothing more than speaking to people at the feasibility stage - let us take a look and see what the hidden 'gotchas' may be before you push ahead.
our people!
Our team of consultants bring a unique vision to all the projects we are involved with.
ROAVR have many repeat customers in the planning and architectural sectors. These clients geographically range from practices in central London to the Scottish Highlands.
ROAVR remains the first choice for delivering surveys swiftly and professionally across the U.K.
Our consultants have many years of experience in their professional fields and are home-based across the country.
Our staff are individual members of The Arboricultural Association, CIEEM and ARPAS-UK. We carry full professional indemnity insurance, and references are available on request.
WE Do SURVEYS!
RATED 4.9/5.0 On Google
Here's What People Say About Our HELP
I was looking for a ecology survey for a site beside a canal.
Roar's work was top quality. They are a great outfit who look after you well.
Would whole heartedly recommend .
I was looking for a bat survey because it was a requirement to support a planning application.
Without the survey I would have not have been able to validate a particular planning application.
Thanks to ROAVR we now have a wonderful connection with the ecology team and received wonderful assistance from Karalyn especially!
I have used ROAVR for a while now and especially since the new legislation required BNG calculations and metrics since April 2024.
They cover it all and efficiently both in terms of costs and response time. I would recommend them and will continue to use them and go nowhere else. i also like the manner in which they approach matters
Ecology is now at the heart of any applications and without them many cases would be delayed to an unacceptable level.
1) They were one of the quickest companies to come back with a quote for an urgent bat survey that was needed for one of my projects
2) They were the most competitively priced of all the quotes
3) They were able to book the survey within a few weeks of appointment
4) The site visits by the ecologists were prompt and professional (two surveys required from 8pm to 12 midnight)
5) They were able to turnaround the report as a priority. I needed the results quickly as one of the the final items to submit for a planning application. Normally the report is 10 day turnaround but Matt Harmsworth provided the report within 48hrs of the final visit because he knew it was urgent.
I would definitely recommend ROAVR group who provided a 5 star service.
Thank you Lucy and the team.
After a lengthy process of scouring the internet for potential suppliers ROAVR Group soon rose to the top of the pile for both understanding my requirement and providing a comprehensive and timely proposal for completing the work. In the end they delivered both reports more than a week before the target date, with excellent communication along the way.
The high quality, professional reports came with a video commentary to explain the main points, and identified further requirements that the council may require – very helpful.
I highly recommend ROAVR to any self-builders out there who need handheld through the process of satisfying these planning pre-requisites!
Justin Cunningham - Director Plan-It Partnership.
At all times I found their communication and advice helpful, effective and fast. The report was delivered on time - thank you again.
A huge shoutout and special thanks go to Peter, who went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was nothing short of outstanding.
I highly recommend ROAVR Group for anyone in need of tree survey assessment. Great service!
When we received the completed report I thought was excellent, well written and I was able to understand it.
As a team, I cannot express my gratitude enough - so thank you very much!
We were kept in contact from the team throughout the process, even during the gaps in between the surveys. The team genuinely appear to love their job and the work that they do.
All the reports were extremely well written, nice and clear and the videos that accompanied them to explain everything was greatly appreciated. The reports highlight the high quality equipment that they use for the surveys and we could see that the work that was done for to a very high standard.
Thanks to ROAVR group we now have some expert bat survey reports to submit to the council, we couldn't be happier with the work that they did and the communications we have received.
We were kept in contact from the team throughout the process, even during the gaps in between the surveys. The team genuinely appear to love their job and the work that they do.
All the reports were extremely well written, nice and clear and the videos that accompanied them to explain everything was greatly appreciated. The reports highlight the high quality equipment that they use for the surveys and we could see that the work that was done for to a very high standard.
Thanks to ROAVR group we now have some expert bat survey reports to submit to the council, we couldn't be happier with the work that they did and the communications we have received.
I was looking for a bat survey because planning application at Leigh
Without the survey I would have not received approval
Thanks to ROAVR we now have as there are no bats and we will receive planning approval
Thanks to ROAVR I now have an optimised design and layout favourable to planning dept.
The service provided by ROAVR is absolutely first class and I cannot recommend them highly enough - a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. 5*
Turned up on time and provided a polite and professional service.
I would definitely use them again.
5* Great service would definitely recommend.
Thank you,
We will recommend Roavr Group to everyone.
My property boundary is filled with overgrown trees but as I live in a Conservation area, I wanted to sought professional advice to understand what I could do without penalties or complaints!
I was highly impressed from their service from start to finish. After booking online initially, the phone rang. I suspected it may be ROAVR offering a hard sell and upgrade but was pleasantly surprised to be asked if I’d like a free 15 minute call with one of their arboriculturists. The resulting call proved very helpful and explained my position and options completely.
The survey was conducted as planned and the subsequent report was emailed along with a video commentary explaining not just what data the report contained but how specifically it could be used for planning permission etc.
Following my review of the report, I arranged a follow-up call to agree next steps. Again, advice from genuine and affable people whom know their stuff and appear to really want to help.
I highly recommend ROAVR. Each interaction I had with the team was friendly, helpful, professional and effective!
Good luck and Kind Regards
James.D
From start to finish each member of the team knew exactly what their role was and so everything fell into place with incredible speed and efficiency. Add that to approachability and knowledge and what more could one ask for. Price wise … value for money says it all. I may need further assistance and am confident I will receive the same excellent service
Thanks to all
Do not look anywhere else.
Words You’ll Never Hear From a Planner:
"That’s beautiful. Let’s approve it.”
“That design is genius.”
“Let’s not overcomplicate this.”
“Sure, three surveys should be enough.”
“Let’s move fast.”
“Let’s trust the architect.”
Instead, you get:
“We’ll need an updated bat survey… even though it’s January.”
“We’ve flagged a potential habitat for great crested newts… in a waterlogged ditch.”
“Please submit a revised Arboricultural Impact Assessment… because they have looked at Google Maps from ten years ago.”
This isn’t about protecting nature. It’s about protecting the power of people who’ve never built a damn thing.
And it’s getting worse. Look around.
The UK planning system is breaking under its own weight. Delays are up. Costs are up. More reports, more surveys, more “just one more thing.”
2026 is shaping up to be the year of the eco-paperwork apocalypse.
And who pays the price?
Your clients. Your deadlines. Your vision — strangled by a PDF checklist and a part-time officer with a god complex.
But here’s the thing:
We speak fluent planner. We know the code, the rhythm, the political dance. We don’t fight the system. We outsmart it.
So while they’re busy tripping over their own red tape, we’re getting your surveys done, your applications moving, your projects back on track — quietly, quickly, and without drama.
WHERE ROAVR STANDS OUT
ROAVR: Provide all clients with a personal video walkthrough of your report. This means that you can easily understand our technical reports and apply any changes instantly, and we constantly receive 5* for this service.
ROAVR provides incredible aerial imagery with all our reports. This imagery helps all project stakeholders fully understands the constraints and opportunities the site presents.
A comprehensive digital report so that you can be confident all bases are covered. Delivered fully optimised for delivery to your Local Authority.
Need you report quicker?
No problems, let us know your timescale and we will upgrade you with ROAVR Accelerate.
UK Wide service - our surveyors operate nationwide from bases across the U.K. We can assist with your entire portfolio meaning you no longer need to commision multiple consultants, no travel time charged.
No we are not coming to you from Inverness! Unless you live in Scotland of course.
RATED 4.9/5.0 On Google
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Can i book online?
do you deal with homeowners?
do you deal with developers?
do you deal with architects?
do you provide tree plans?
when will i get my survey?
are you qualified?
can you discharge planning conditions?
do you do site supervision?
do you do topographical surveys?
where are you based?
what about tree safety surveys?
RATED 4.9/5.0 On Google
ROAVR GROUP - THE Survey Company.
ROAVR Group, Marr House,
Beechwood Business Park,
Sir Walter Scott Drive,
Inverness, IV2 3BW
ROAVR Group - LONDON
85 Great Portland Street
W1W 7LT