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FAQs
- Three are trees which I think should be protected by a tree preservation order. What can I do?
- When does a tree preservation order come into effect?
- How will I know when a local planning authority makes a tree preservation order?
- Can the council inspect or prune the tree on private property?
- I’m worried about the condition of a council street tree, what can I do?
- Council tree overhangs my boundary, can I have it pruned?
- Falling fruit, leaves and bird mess, can I have the tree pruned, removed, or who should I report this to?
- What can I do to get a tree protected?
- I am a Housing tenant, how do I get my tree pruned?
- Street tree inspections, the tree outside my house is overgrown, when will it be inspected?
- Drastic pruning for some trees around my house compared to others, why is this?
- Neighbour’s tree overhanging into my private property, how do I get it cut back?
- If I have a protected tree (TPO) or live in a conservation area, what shall I do?
- Pruning at the wrong time of the year, will this damage the tree?
- Missed tree – Recent pruning in my area has not addressed the one outside my house, can it be pruned?
- Sticky mess or Honeydew on my car/garden, can I have the tree pruned or removed?
- Light to my property is blocked by a tree outside my house, can it be pruned/removed?
- A tree outside my house is causing subsidence or damage to my property, what do I do?
- Falling fruit, leaves and bird mess, can I have the tree pruned or removed or who do I report this to?
- Can I request a new tree to be planted outside my house or another location?
- A tree has recently been removed, will it be replaced?
- My TV/satellite reception is poor, can I have a tree pruned or removed?
- Branches are touching my building from one of the council’s trees, can I have it pruned
- Tree overhanging and obstructing the public highway, what can I do to get it pruned?
- Footpath damaged by tree roots and is in need of repair, who should I contact?
- Growth at the base/trunk of the tree on my road, can this be removed?
- If I see work being carried out on a protected tree, how can I find out if the owner has permission?
- How can I find out if a tree is protected by a tree preservation order?