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We are pleased to announce that proposals to redevelop underutilised car parking areas, demolition of vacant former school buildings and the sympathetic conversion of a locally listed building to provide 77 new dwellings has been submitted to Birmingham City Council for consideration.            [July 2026]

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We have been involved in the planning success for Speedwell, a proposed Statkraft solar farm near Hayle in Cornwall. Helping the UK to strengthen its clean energy supply. [May 2026]

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We have been involved in a great example of how collaborative planning, early engagement and a landscape-led approach can unlock additional housing delivery in sustainable locations. [May 2026]

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We are pleased to report that we have helped to secure a unanimous RTG on a housing estate in Uttlesford District. [May 2026]

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We are delighted to have been involved in a resolution to grant at planning committee yesterday evening for 90 much-needed dwellings in Rudgwick, West Sussex, delivering 40% affordable housing. [May 2026]

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We are pleased to report that our Reserved Matters application for 150 new homes in Chiswell Green was approved by the Council’s Planning Committee. [February 2026]

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Bosun

Head of sticks and mischief

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Qualified in causing chaos

Bosun has few redeeming qualities but will lift your spirits. He is currently working on his manners.

Graham Neal

Arboricultural Surveyor

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Contact Graham

graham.neal@aspect-arbor.com

Erudite and professional, crafted by 20 years of contracting, academic and self-employed arboricultural experience. The consummate all-rounder in all aspects of technical arboriculture and undoubtably the best-dressed man at Aspect. Graham’s self-reliance and preparedness in his work are honed by a passion for solo trekking any place remote.

Dan Smith

Arboricultural Surveyor

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Contact Dan

dan.smith@aspect-arbor.com

Dan joined Aspect in 2019 to further develop his Arboricultural expertise while completing a degree in Arboriculture. Passionate about nature, he has an insatiable curiosity for tree and decay fungi identification.

Balancing surveying with hands-on Arboricultural contracting, Dan stays at the forefront of industry best practices. His dual focus ensures he is well-equipped to specify technical tree risk management solutions and carry out practical operations with precision and care.

Krys Legierski

Arboricultural Surveyor

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krystian.legierski@aspect-arbor.com

Krys studied with Dan Smith, subsequently gaining his Professional Tree Inspection certification since joining us in 2020. As an outdoorsman and keen birdwatcher, he is at home in the trees – Krys is especially accomplished in undertaking our climbed decay work and tends to lead in the use of PiCUS and Resistograph investigations.

Dr. Richard Curtis

Director / Owner

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BSc(Hons) Pg Dip PhD MArborA

Contact Richard

DD – 01295 585 602

Mobile – 07837 192375

richard.curtis@aspect-arbor.com

 

Richard has led and developed Aspect Arboriculture for 17 years, having previously spent 7 years researching public benefit forestry and environmental policy. He delights presenting as an expert witness, is obsessed with the evidence-based approach and has a keenness for stakeholder engagement. Sailing and hillwalking with Bosun are his principal vices.

Patrick Haythornthwaite

Principal Arboriculturist

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Contact Patrick

DD – 01295 585 605

patrick.haythornthwaite@aspect-arbor.com

Pat is the consummate professional, possessing foresight crafted in experience to ensure results; he oversees many of our most prestigious projects with the capacity to draw on the full team. Pat is happiest in the countryside with his dogs; he’s also a mediocre skier and enjoys the grounding of farm work at home. He can assist with all new enquiries and will lead projects from conception, through design, and towards successful applications.

James Bardey

Principal Arboriculturist

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BSc(Hons) TechArborA

Contact James

DD – 01295 585 608

james.bardey@aspect-arbor.com

James’s recall and enthusiasm for absorbing the smallest details have led to his progression as a successful expert witness since joining in 2010. He has a special interest in veteran trees and Biodiversity Net Gain and has a particular obsession with rugby.

Jared Cleary

Arboricultural Surveyor

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Contact Jared

jared.cleary@aspect-arbour.com 

Jared is the archetypal outdoorsman and ready for anything. His infectious enthusiasm for trees is partnered with his eye for detail and efficiency - skills entrenched from his service as a paratrooper and sniper. Jared always gets his tree…

Gavin Wright

Technical & Graphics Consultant

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DD – 01296 585 619

gavin.wright@aspect-arbor.com

The ‘Gavlar’ controls the flow and accuracy of all the data we provide – when not making things look great and ready on time, he’s training everyone else in the use of the latest tree survey and assessment software. His keen eye for detail enables him to deliver precise and efficient solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each project. Outside of work, he likes to entertain his family with his "legendary" guitar solos, "virtuoso" piano performances, and unparalleled air guitar skills—though they might describe it more as enthusiastic noise-making. Gavlar can often be found scurrying towards the buffet at a Christmas do and makes a mean cup of tea. Gavlar’s been carrying the Team since 2013.

Justin Hodges

Arboricultural Consultant

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Contact Justin

DD - 01295 585 620

justin.hodges@aspect-arbor.com

Justin has been with us since 2015 and is a man of detail, reflected in his encyclopedic knowledge of unusual tree species and cultivars – he is also a musician and therefore inherently articulate in his reporting. Justin heads our ground investigations and tree vitality monitoring, where detail and accuracy make all the difference in being a results-driven practice. Having spent most of his career to date in the field, he now enjoys supporting Patrick and James in the preparation of technical reports.

Social Media & Marketing

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Contact Ellen

ellen@aspect-arbor.com

Ellen Courtney-Thompson BA(Hons)

Ellen is unique in that she can bring us into the 21st century, away from a world of wood. And roots. And into one of something called the interweb? She also has a background in fine art and design, which means she is more than qualified to advise us on how to make trees look good and to tell people what we do well, in a way that is visually appealing. She's also got quite a lot of sass, can keep up with the guys in the office, and is one of the few people that can get Bosun to behave – even when he’s testing the boundaries and tries to put his paw in her mouth…

Gemma Allen

Office Manager

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Contact Gemma

01295 585 601

gemma.allen@aspect-arbor.com

 

Gem ensures the day-to-day operations of the practice run smoothly by overseeing administrative tasks, staff management and office resources, as well as keeping us all in check, she heads up all the financial aspects and ensures client queries are not overlooked. Outside of work, Gem enjoys spending time with her family and enjoys a glass of pinot grigio or two!
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