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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The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

Ask The Arb Podcast episodes:

May 13, 2022#42 Procedures & Process - Why The Planning Authority Sometimes Gets It Wrong ❌ 👀
In this episode Matt comes up with a half reasonable analogy on why what you are asked for and what you require maybe two seperate things!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Hotel rooms are not the best for podcast recording

Some background on Connor

Listen to your consultant and design team

You can't change brakes without removing a wheel! 😁
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://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'.
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10min
May 06, 2022#41 Ewan MacGregor - Helica (Scotland)
In this episode Matt talks to Ewan MacGregor from Helica. Helica are one of the most experienced project management companies in Scotland. Ewan takes us from his early days studying at the University of West Scotland right through to the present day and what it takes to keep your construction project safe, legal and on track.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Where are the pitfalls you need to avoid as you start your new project

How do the CDM regulations apply to a small project

The best places to cycle in Northern Scotland!
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Helica (Scotland) Limited - http://www.helicapm.com/
Contact Ewan - [email protected]

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'.
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24min
April 04, 2022#40 We Have An Intruder! - James joined Matt for a Half Term chat... 😁
In this episode Matt surprises his Son James who was playing with the studio microphones!
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Don't let your kids play with the podcast studio

There is a 'big tree' in Orkney

James is 10078
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
The Big Tree!
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'.
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4min
April 01, 2022#39 Garden Buildings - What You Need To Know.
In this episode Matt talks through garden buildings and how to avoid sleepwalking into a planning trap.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Height and Permitted Development Rights

Proper preparation provides pain down the road

Consider trees even IF your project does not need planning consent
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://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'.
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7min
March 25, 2022#38 Neil Munro & Ian Stone - Acorn Analytical Services - Asbestos The Hidden Killer. 😳 ❌
In this episode Matt welcomes Neil Munro and Ian Stone from Acorn Analytical Services to the show. Neil and Ian are the 2 x Amazon best selling authors of ‘Asbestos The Dark Arts’ & ‘Fear & Loathing of Health & Safety’.
Industry stalwarts and asbestos experts, Neil and Ian share some tips and hints around your obligations with regard to asbestos on development sites.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Find out about your duty to manage asbestos correctly

Find out what regulation 4 means for your project

How to deal with asbestos on development sites

Where to get competent advice on asbestos

Be aware - guilty until proven innocent
Acorn offers a comprehensive suite of asbestos consultancy services from asbestos air testing and asbestos surveys to removal management, and UKATA accredited training.
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Acorn Analytical Services
Asbestos Regulations
Ian Stone - Linkedin
Neil Munro - Linkedin
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'.
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17min
March 18, 2022#37 The 3 Reasons Trees Fail & What You Can Do To Prevent It. ⏳
In this episode Matt talks through the the 3 main reasons trees fail.
An estimated 800,000 trees fell during Storm Arwen alone.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Don't build close to trees without professional advice

Get your trees inspected every 3-years

Pollarding should be done on a regular cycle

Don't plan to work in the garden during a storm!
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
The National Tree Safety Group Guidance Document.
Fungi On Trees.
Storm Arwen Tree Failures.
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'.
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10min
March 11, 2022#36 Graeme Collard - H&S Services Director - CDMM UK
In this episode Graeme Collard from CDMM UK joins Matt.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Don't walk into your garage door

Don't underestimate your responsibilities

Engineering can lead you in interesting directions

If you are managing your own project, you are the client under CDM regulations
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Graeme's Linkedin
CDMM UK Limited
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'.
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46min
March 04, 2022#35 Hannah Lloyd - Scottish Land & Estates
In this episode Hannah Lloyd from Scottish Land & Estates joins Matt.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Follow your passion - even if at first it is not clear

The power of a good network should not be underestimated

What Scottish Land & Estates can do for you in 2022

That a good business development manager is worth their weight in gold
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Hannah's Instagram
Scottish Land & Estates
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'.
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34min
February 18, 2022#34 Why Your Map Matters 🧭👀
In this episode Matt talks through the diffrence between OS map tiles and a topographic survey and touches on precision vs accuracy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Get a topographical if you can afford one

Avoid submitting hand drawn plans

Ensure all stakeholders are using the same mapping

The differences between relative and absolute accuracy
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://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'.
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19min
February 11, 2022#33 Building In London? - The Top Tip You’ll Need To Know To Avoid Planning Delays. 😔🌲
In this episode Matt talks through householder applications in central London.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
A detailed impact assessment is a must

Root protection areas are key

Where an air spade can be useful

When to use ground penetrating radar
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
What is an air spade (video link).
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
8min

FAQs about Ask The Arb Podcast:

How many episodes does Ask The Arb Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.