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Get rid of it. It won't regrow from old wood, any pruning will
merely make it look a mess, and it will start to be a serious problem
in other 5-10 years if left alone.


I agree about the inadvisability about the treatment in situ and the future
structural risk factor with it being so close
to your house.

Moving it is a possible option, providing you have a suitable alternative
site for it.

You will have to definitely "want a lot " to keep it as moving it is a tough
task
with no guarantee of success.

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com