Ask The Arb Podcast

By Matt Harmsworth

The one and only podcast helping developers, architects and homeowners get their planning back on track.

Ask The Arb is an informative conversational podcast series that helps homeowners, developers,... more

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How many episodes does Ask The Arb Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

Ask The Arb Podcast episodes:

March 29, 2024#62 Questions With James
In this episode, Matt and his son, James, will be answering those burning questions sent in by you!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Get a good planning consultant (they are worth their weight in gold)

What is a bat survey and why do I need one?

Don't skimp on surveys early doors, it can save you a world of headache

What is a biodiversity survey and why do I need one?
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
⁠Find your local planning authority.⁠
⁠The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book⁠
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.
⁠https://calendly.com/matt-harmsworth/chat-with-matt⁠
ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger.
Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey.
By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK.
ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into an all-encompassing survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people.
Matt is the best-selling author of three books, The Planning Application Hack, Giga What? and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.
...more
16min
March 22, 2024#61 Navigating the Planning Application Process
In this episode, Matt talks about how to navigate the planning application process.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Get a good planning consultant (they are worth their weight in gold)

Consider trees both on and off site

Don't skimp on surveys early doors

Get your application as robust as it can be before submission
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
⁠Find your local planning authority.⁠
⁠The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book⁠
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.
⁠https://calendly.com/matt-harmsworth/chat-with-matt⁠

ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger.
Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey.
By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK.
ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into an all-encompassing survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people.
Matt is the best-selling author of three books, The Planning Application Hack, Giga What? and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.
...more
17min
March 15, 2024#60 The Importance of Tree & Ecology Surveys In Planning 🐝
In this episode, Matt talks about why tree and ecology surveys should be considered early in the planning process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Get a good planning consultant (they are worth their weight in gold)

Consider trees both on and off-site

Don't skimp on surveys early doors

Get your application as robust as it can be before submission

VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Find your local planning authority.
The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.
https://calendly.com/matt-harmsworth/chat-with-matt

ABOUT THE HOST:

Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger.

Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey.

By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK.
ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into an all-encompassing survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people.
Matt is the best-selling author of three books, The Planning Application Hack, Giga What? and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.
...more
12min
July 03, 2023#59 Revealed - How BNG could sink your project!
In this episode Matt gives a high level overview on Biodiversity Net Gain and how it will affect your project going forward.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Get a good consultant and engage EARLY in the scheme design

Get pre-app advice from your local Planning Authority

Don't skimp on a topographical survey

Get your application as robust as it can be before submission

VALUABLE RESOURCES:

CIEEM Guidance
The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book

If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.

Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.

https://go.oncehub.com/MattHarmsworth

ABOUT THE HOST:

Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger.

Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey.

By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK.

ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into an all encompassing film, survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people.

Matt is the best selling author of three books, The Planning Application Hack, Giga What? and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.

Book a call: https://calendly.com/matt-harmsworth/chat-with-the-team
...more
12min
February 24, 2023#58 Chris Lesflores - Aspect Design on Bankruptcy, Finance and Door Knocking For The Win. ✓
In this episode Matt talks to Chris Lesflores - property developer with Aspect Living.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Pre-app advice may not be worthwhile

Consider the timeline for getting trades to site

Options might expire before consent is in hand

Why door knocking might just accelerate your business growth
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Chris’s Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-lesflores-87266240/
Aspect Living Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/aspectliving/?hl=en
The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book > https://form.jotform.com/230231144774348
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.
https://calendly.com/matt-harmsworth/discovery-call
ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger.
Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey.
By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK.
ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into an all encompassing survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people.
Matt is the best selling author of two books, The Planning Application Hack and Unmanned 'A Drone Story' with a third on the way ‘Giga What?’.
...more
31min
January 06, 2023#57 - Bats - Don't Let Them Leave Your Planning Application Hanging 🦇🦇
In this episode Matt talks through ecology surveys to support planning appplications and specifically what happens around bats.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
If you are demolishing a building you need a bat survey

If you are making roof space changes - you need a bat survey

Preliminary bat surveys can be carried out at any time of the year

Bat activity surveys can only be done between May and September
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
The ROAVR Remedy App
The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.
https://go.oncehub.com/MattHarmsworth
ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger.
Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey.
By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK.
ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into an all encompassing film, survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people.
Matt is the best selling author of two books, The Planning Application Hack and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.
...more
13min
December 23, 2022#56 Climbing To New Heights - Tree Houses & Deadly Moths 😵
In this episode Matt talks through the seemingly simple act of building a tree house for your children and how Oak Processionery Moth can scupper your plans.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Live in the SE or London? Get your oak trees checked for OPM

Get a tree survey done early days when planning a tree house

Use a reputable tree house company

Get your application as robust as it can be before submission
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Find Out About OPM
The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.
https://calendly.com/matt-harmsworth/chat-with-matt-harmsworth
ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger.
Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey.
By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK.
ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into a all encompassing film, survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people.
Matt is the best selling author of two books, The Planning Application Hack and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.
...more
7min
December 09, 2022#55 Laura Elizabeth - Bringing order to chaos with Client Portal. 🤯 🙌🏻
In this episode, one of our tech tools breakouts, Matt talks to Laura Elizabeth, founder of Client Portal. This episode is for you if you have ever struggled with managing client projects, your data is a disaster and your inbox is fit to explode. We follows Laura's journey to date and take a look at just what it means to be a non-tech founder.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Some times the accidental products are the best

Product based businesses can give you back your time

Why you should consider getting up at 5am

Whats next for Client Portal
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Client Portal Website
Laura's Twitter
The Non Tech Founders Podcast
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The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.

ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger. Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey. By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK. ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into a all encompassing film, survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people. Matt is the best selling author of two books, The Planning Application Hack and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.
...more
26min
November 25, 2022#54 Plans - The Bullet To The Back of The Head
In this episode, which is a microcast, Matt talks about plans and why (as arborists) we need them to carry out an accurate tree report.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
8 Year Olds are full of sarcasm

Dad is not always right

Get a proposer geo referenced block plan

Get your application as robust as it can be before submission
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Providing Us With Your Plans
The Planning Application Hack - Best Selling Book
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.
https://go.oncehub.com/MattHarmsworth
ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger. Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey. By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK. ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into a all encompassing film, survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people. Matt is the best selling author of two books, The Planning Application Hack and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.
...more
7min
October 21, 2022#53 Gonzalo Marquesini - CEO of Renkap - Simplifying Site Surveys 😃🎙
In this episode Matt has a chat with the CEO and Founder of site survey platform Renkap Gonzalo Marquesini.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Hundreds of hours are wasted within projects procuring and validating site investigation and site surveys

Struggling to get on the property ladder in London - a boat maybe the answer!

Why consolidating your site surveys into one platform could be the smart move
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Gonzalo's Linkedin
Renkap
If you are fed up with being pushed from pillar to post and wasting cash, time and resources on your planning applications.
Then jump on a discovery call with me and we will help your boat go faster and get your planning application back on track.
https://go.oncehub.com/MattHarmsworth
ABOUT THE HOST:
Matt started his working life as a Countryside Ranger. Pretty soon he was smitten with all things trees and started a tree surgery business in Surrey. By 2010 this had morphed into an arboricultural and environmental consultancy which operates across the UK. ROAVR Group was officially founded in 2013 and has morphed into a all encompassing film, survey and inspection company that is driven by technology and powered by people. Matt is the best selling author of two books, The Planning Application Hack and Unmanned 'A Drone Story'.
...more
25min

FAQs about Ask The Arb Podcast:

How many episodes does Ask The Arb Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.