Matt Searle

Matt Searle – Bsc(Hons) MRTPI MICFor

Principal Arboricultural Planning Consultant

Leading our growing Planning & Development support team as Principal Arboricultural & Planning Consultant, he is advising our clients on trees in relation to planning and construction projects and urban regeneration. His knowledge of current British Standards (BS:5837:2012) is an excellent addition to our growing team of experts.

Matt’s previous experience as Head of Place Services at Essex County Council and his knowledge of the planning system means he is excellently qualified for this role.

Matt is a Chartered Town Planner & Chartered Arboriculturist with experience of managing multi disciplinary projects involving Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape and Urban Design, Building Conservation & Archaeology.

Qualifications / Memberships

Qualifications:

• Bsc (Hons) Environmental Planning
• BTEC National Diploma in Arboriculture and Amenity Tree Management (Distinction)
• Certificate: Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Training
• Expert Witness Certificate (Cardiff University Law School Bond Solon, Civil and Criminal) May 2016

Memberships:

• Chartered Member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters
• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Professional Member of the Arboricultural Association