... it is beginning to lift and break up the flagging around, it and i am worried that it will affect the foundations of my garage, which is only about 6 feet from the trunk. Both were in situ when i bought the property. Do i need council permission. I don't live in a conservation area?
2007-01-13 23:20:39 · 17 answers · asked by wirral-sunset 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
In England you can fell a tree in your own garden unless it is protected by a Tree Preservation Order or you are in a Conservation Area. If either of these apply, you will need to get permission from the local council. The planning department will be able to tell you if the tree is protected in these ways.
If you go ahead and get it removed, make sure you employ a competant and fully insured contractor. The Arboricultural Association produces a leaflet on choosing an arborist (tree surgeon), which is available online at
http://www.trees.org.uk/downloads/CYA-PDF.pdf
There are some other restrictions that may apply to you, such as covenants on the land, but these are relatively unusual. The other thing to be aware of is that trees provide habitat for much wildlife, some of which is protected. In particular, you can not disturb nesting birds, so must not do the work during nesting season. Also, bat roosts are protetected, so if there are bats in the tree you will need to contact English Nature.
2007-01-14 00:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by Chris H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have gathered all the info for the legal points from previous very good answers and advice however with regard to the proximity of the tree to your building I am pretty sure a TPO would be recinded because of the likeley hood of damage to the building. One visit from TP Officer would clear this point.
Definateley get a specialist in to cut it, speaking as a tree surgeon I spend a lot of life undoing other peoples mistakes. If your determind to DIY make sure your insurance covers any mistakes you might make! Evrything about cutting trees is inherantley dangerous
2007-01-15 02:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tree doesn't have a Tree Protection Order (TPO) on it, then you can cut it down no problem. Get a proper firm to do it though as they know what they're doing.
To find out if there is a TPO on the tree, you phone your local council and ask for planning dept or equivalent.
If it's a non-native tree (eg eucalyptus, leylandii) then it is very unlikely to have a TPO.
2007-01-13 23:24:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends...best check it out...my grandad had a huge fir tree in his front garden which we all loved....but when the neighbours found the roots where affecting their foundations the council came and removed it...he had bought the house with the tree in situ and had been there with no problems for years.....then the tree roots got under next doors house...byebye tree...this is a VERY shortened version of all the hassles we had, and the neighbours...everyone in the neighbourhood was in agreement about the fate of the tree...it wasthe council who were a [pain in the @rse.....good luck...x
2007-01-13 23:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've probably seen enough advice about legal implications already. But depending on how big the tree is, I would think carefully before tackling it yourself. I watched professionals removing three large rotten elms in a neighbour's garden and it's definitely a job for experienced people, who normally rig abseil lines and remove it from the top down, lowering the pieces as they go. Take care.
2007-01-14 00:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by Ross H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been many questions like this on "Answers" and the same old replies keep appearing. Normally these responses are correct in that you can prune anything that overhangs your property but the pruner should beware! If the tree has a preservation order on it then the pruner could face criminal charges. Furthermore, if the pruning results in the death or serious damage to the tree then the owner could take civil proceedings for damages.
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2016-04-23 03:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we we're in the same situation, I did contact the local counil & the Parish council to check, as sometimes although you're not in conservation area, the tree may be listed.
It's always best to check 1st, as there is a heavy fine if the tree is on the protected list
2007-01-13 23:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look before you leap,in this case ask before you cut,asking council permission will put you right on many doubtful issues,if the answer is yes ,it is advisable to have a large tree cut down professionally,for a better & safer job.
2007-01-13 23:55:33 · answer #9 · answered by dee k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! check that the tree does not have a preservation order on it. You need to go to your local council, they will tell you.
If you cut it down in error you will be liable for a fine.
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2007-01-13 23:32:57 · answer #10 · answered by Chey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋