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Trees/Preservation Orders/Shade and proximity to houses
In our front garden we have to rather large (estimated 70") beech
trees. The nearest of these though is 8 feet from the house. Yes, we knew about them before we moved in, but I am really concerned about this now. The trees have a preservation order on them but I wondered if this was a good enough reason to ask for permission to chop them down? If others have been successful, is it only dead/dying trees that ever get past our friendly councillors? On a secondary and lesser note, we also have a very large copper beech tree in our back garden (well it's in the neighbours) but this blocks out nearly all our sunlight. Again, I suspect this isn't a good enough reason, but I thought the point of TPO was for trees adding to the visual look of the neighbourhood. Noone can see this apart from us and the neighbours though. Please don't get me wrong - I do like trees - I would just prefer them to be a little further away from the house! thanks Mark |
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Mark Bridgett wrote:
In our front garden we have to rather large (estimated 70") beech trees. The nearest of these though is 8 feet from the house. Yes, we knew about them before we moved in, but I am really concerned about this now. The trees have a preservation order on them but I wondered if this was a good enough reason to ask for permission to chop them down? What, you're going to ask to chop them down *because* they have a preservation order on them? I assume that's not what you meant but I'm still not quite sure what you did mean! If others have been successful, is it only dead/dying trees that ever get past our friendly councillors? No, I think danger to a building is a quite valid reason. However you will have to get professional opinion to confirm that there is a danger to your house. On a secondary and lesser note, we also have a very large copper beech tree in our back garden (well it's in the neighbours) but this blocks out nearly all our sunlight. Again, I suspect this isn't a good enough reason, but I thought the point of TPO was for trees adding to the visual look of the neighbourhood. Noone can see this apart from us and the neighbours though. I suspect that others can see it, especially if it's as big as you say, surely it's visible above the house. -- Chris Green ) |
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"Mark Bridgett" wrote in message om... In our front garden we have to rather large (estimated 70") beech trees. The nearest of these though is 8 feet from the house. Yes, we knew about them before we moved in, but I am really concerned about this now. The trees have a preservation order on them but I wondered if this was a good enough reason to ask for permission to chop them down? If others have been successful, is it only dead/dying trees that ever get past our friendly councillors? On a secondary and lesser note, we also have a very large copper beech tree in our back garden (well it's in the neighbours) but this blocks out nearly all our sunlight. Again, I suspect this isn't a good enough reason, but I thought the point of TPO was for trees adding to the visual look of the neighbourhood. Noone can see this apart from us and the neighbours though. Please don't get me wrong - I do like trees - I would just prefer them to be a little further away from the house! Problems created by felling the trees could be worse than keeping them. Chances are you aren't going to get much fresh damage to the house for a long while - there's a good chance of getting damage from soil shrinkage if you remove them. Then what about the guys who are going to do the work? You really do need to be certain they're up to the job. 2 or 3 tonnes of beech on your roof is expensive. A consultation with a good arborist is essential - and don't go to the local authority tree officer with an 'attitude' it will make things worse - they could give you some helpful advice and point you towards reliable arborists etc if work does need doing. I would be tempted to try and assess the likelihood af anything heavy falling on the house and look at getting that removed. Otherwise leave well enough alone until the tree starts getting decayed and dangerous - could be 40 or 50 years down the line. Since you bought the house having seen the trees I doubt you will get much sympathy from the powers that be or the locals unless you can produce a very good case for removing them. It's just possible you could get agreement to some crown lifting on the Copper Beech to help with your light. Weigh present/possible future damage to your building against possible legal costs and the cost of the tree work - around 450 quid a day for a good team. Rod |
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Thanks all for the good information.
regards Mark |
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Rod wrote:
"Mark Bridgett" wrote in message om... In our front garden we have to rather large (estimated 70") beech trees. The nearest of these though is 8 feet from the house. Yes, we knew about them before we moved in, but I am really concerned about this now. The trees have a preservation order on them but I wondered if this was a good enough reason to ask for permission to chop them down? If others have been successful, is it only dead/dying trees that ever get past our friendly councillors? On a secondary and lesser note, we also have a very large copper beech tree in our back garden (well it's in the neighbours) but this blocks out nearly all our sunlight. Again, I suspect this isn't a good enough reason, but I thought the point of TPO was for trees adding to the visual look of the neighbourhood. Noone can see this apart from us and the neighbours though. Please don't get me wrong - I do like trees - I would just prefer them to be a little further away from the house! Problems created by felling the trees could be worse than keeping them. Chances are you aren't going to get much fresh damage to the house for a long while - there's a good chance of getting damage from soil shrinkage if you remove them. Surely this depends on the soil type doesn't it? -- Chris Green ) |
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wrote in message ... Rod wrote: Problems created by felling the trees could be worse than keeping them. Chances are you aren't going to get much fresh damage to the house for a long while - there's a good chance of getting damage from soil shrinkage if you remove them. Surely this depends on the soil type doesn't it? -- Chris Green ) That's why I said in the bit you didn't quote that the op needs to consult a good arborist. Rod |
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wrote in message ... Rod wrote: Problems created by felling the trees could be worse than keeping them. Chances are you aren't going to get much fresh damage to the house for a long while - there's a good chance of getting damage from soil shrinkage if you remove them. Surely this depends on the soil type doesn't it? -- Chris Green ) That's why I said in the bit you didn't quote that the op needs to consult a good arborist. Rod |
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