neighbours tree is starting to block the view of the valley from my house

Viberduo

In situations like this it just shows people have different opinions on what is right and wrong, if it was the other way round and OP had their tree growing into their neighbours garden would people be as bothered? For all we know the neighbour really could be the sort of person who does not care about anyone but himself, previous neighbours may of disliked him and his attitude, and of course he could be a nice neighbour but the point is regardless of that its judged on what he does do rather than what he doesnt.

I feel sorry for the OP as its one of those times them making joking comments is seen as rude, them being a bad person but should another person make similar jokes they are funny because people have judged straight away.

No advice OP just backing you up.

martinthebandit

PollySouthend wrote: »

Ha my friend that's built like a truck said one yank from him and he could snap it in half on a windy night...

Thanks for the link

Lol, I was thinking more along the lines of a couple of metres of pipe, a funnel and some weed killer, but a 'bloke built like a truck' would probably be quicker

aggypanthus

My first thought was that id never ask a neighbour to cut down his trees, the I remembered I had already done so:D

3 conifers alongside my front garden were blocking light, he said go ahead, but then his dad came round, cut them down and shredded them.. very nice neighbours:j

jackieb

aggypanthus wrote: »

My first thought was that id never ask a neighbour to cut down his trees, the I remembered I had already done so:D

3 conifers alongside my front garden were blocking light, he said go ahead, but then his dad came round, cut them down and shredded them.. very nice neighbours:j

When we moved in here we cut down 12 trees because there was just too many. Not because we were asked, but the next door neighbours, who were very nice, were pleased. We cut a lovely apple tree down that was hanging over their garage roof. Still have plenty other trees though. One neighbour over the back doesn't like one because he has put his greenhouse right under it. We have big gardens so it's not encroaching on light, and it's well away from any houses - and he has plenty room to put the greenhouse somewhere that isn't under that tree. Our tree has been there for 20 years before his house was built. He's just being awkward.

martinthebandit

Mr_Ted wrote: »

YES IT IS, "VERY"!!!
YES THEY HAVE!!! WHEN FACED WITH YOUR ATTITUDE!!!
YES YOU ARE!!!

What makes you think that because you move into somewhere that everyone else has to jump to your demands likes or dislikes, especially when you have no legal leg to stand on

IT IS YOU THAT IS THE ANTISOCIAL ONE, let alone all the other names that people have called you on here, AND YOUR ATTITUDE STINKS AND IS THAT OF A SPOILT CHILD

!!!!!! GROW UP AND GET A LIFE :mad: and anyone else who has any sympathy for you

OP, I think your neighbour posts on here. :rotfl:

PollySouthend

martinthebandit wrote: »

Lol, I was thinking more along the lines of a couple of metres of pipe, a funnel and some weed killer, but a 'bloke built like a truck' would probably be quicker

I think that would be more suspicious than it snapping in the wind, although need to make sure my friend can fit through the hole in the hedge OK..he's pretty big

PollySouthend

Quizzical_Squirrel wrote: »

Yikes.

I keep two rows of trees trimmed solely so a neighbour in a cottage at right angles to me has a great view.

I did a trim of the hedges and trees just after I moved in and she rushed over in absolute delight to tell me how wonderful it was - she'd waited 15 years to see that view again.

Unfortunately I now have to keep it up, even though it's an effort, because I know it makes such a difference to her but it's a just few hours work a year that makes someone else very happy all year round.

Sadly I think compassion and thinking of others is a rareity in society.

Just spent two hours sat in first class where some inconsiderate person had their phone playing music aloud while they fell asleep. Reminded me of this situation.

moneyistooshorttomention

PollySouthend wrote: »

Thanks, ha yes I would like them to become ex trees, I've certainly got many plans to achieve this unfortunately many of them are criminal.

I'm now pretty sure they are lelandai but a yellow version. They are planted within 10m of my garage which isn't connected to my house but is highlighted on my deeds.

There is indeed a yellow version of leylandii and I know exactly what you mean. Yep...you ARE onto 3' growth rate a year then and the oldest leylandii in existence is still growing and was last heard of heading for 200' tall:eek:. That type of tree is sometimes planted by people who have every intention (to start with) of keeping them trimmed, but then "stuff happens" (like the owner getting ill/broke/depressed) and they often aren't...

Bear in mind that some insurance companies can get a bit iffy about trees over a certain height near a house, even if it isn't your tree (but, according to life on Planet Insurance Company, we all have control over the height of neighbours' trees, though they don't explain just how.....). I investigated (ie when there was one near my last house) and there didn't seem to be any way to find out the name of that neighbours insurance company, so as to get them to write to their own client explaining that "in order to continue your insurance coverage....." etc. The tree wasn't allowed to be more than about 25' high, as I recall, and I was certainly in a flat spin, as it was heading for that height.

EDIT: Just checked back to Post 74 (as it now reads) and...errr....I'd be willing to lay a bet on Mr Ted being your neighbour. I repeat "Do NOT post those photos". Was the hint on how to deal with this broad enough to pick up?

mart.vader

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I think you can get your own insurance co to write to the neighbour / or their insurance co, putting them "On Notice" of the risk they will be under, by failing to manage or remove the tree. This may encourage some action.

Davesnave

PollySouthend wrote: »

Ha my friend that's built like a truck said one yank from him and he could snap it in half on a windy night...:)

Must be really quite a small tree, then.

Or is your friend the BFG?