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Neighbours tree and roots
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Another post on here made me think about this, rather than takeover their thread I thought I would post my own.
My neighbours have a tree, it is basically at the edge of their garden but on the border with ours (their side of the border) and is pretty high - its like some forest pine tree.
The roots are in our garden which is fine, but I am thinking of digging up our lawn/plants and making the driveway bigger.
1) Can I cut the roots when digging up my garden? Some of the roots can be seen lifting the pavement so I am pretty sure they would lift our drive if/when we get it done.
2) If I do cut the roots, the tree will likely become unsafe in high winds - who does this fall on (excuse the pun).
My neighbours are fine btw, no reason to think they would be awkward about it. I am just curious as to what I am allowed/not allowed to do if it comes to it.
Ive not decided how much of the front garden to make in to a drive way to this is more just an initial post as it is a bit of a toss up between cost and having to keep on top of cutting a small lawn and raking pine needles/pine cones.
My neighbours have a tree, it is basically at the edge of their garden but on the border with ours (their side of the border) and is pretty high - its like some forest pine tree.
The roots are in our garden which is fine, but I am thinking of digging up our lawn/plants and making the driveway bigger.
1) Can I cut the roots when digging up my garden? Some of the roots can be seen lifting the pavement so I am pretty sure they would lift our drive if/when we get it done.
2) If I do cut the roots, the tree will likely become unsafe in high winds - who does this fall on (excuse the pun).
My neighbours are fine btw, no reason to think they would be awkward about it. I am just curious as to what I am allowed/not allowed to do if it comes to it.
Ive not decided how much of the front garden to make in to a drive way to this is more just an initial post as it is a bit of a toss up between cost and having to keep on top of cutting a small lawn and raking pine needles/pine cones.
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If there is a TPO I don’t think you can damage the roots. Best check t first!0
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Presumably you're merely going to be swapping raking the needles off the grass for sweeping them off the drive...?Ive not decided how much of the front garden to make in to a drive way to this is more just an initial post as it is a bit of a toss up between cost and having to keep on top of cutting a small lawn and raking pine needles/pine cones.0 -
Depends if the tree would need cutting down or not if the roots are being cut off I suppose.Presumably you're merely going to be swapping raking the needles off the grass for sweeping them off the drive...?
Im not overly fussed about the needles and all that, its a PITA but not exactly the end of the world.I am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
Red-Squirrel wrote: »If there is a TPO I don’t think you can damage the roots. Best check t first!
I will check to be safe but I doubt there will be a TPO.I am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
2) If I do cut the roots, the tree will likely become unsafe in high winds - who does this fall on (excuse the pun).
How close is this tree to any buildings ?
Cutting the roots of a mature tree will make it susceptible to being blown over in high winds. It will likely fall away from the side that have had the roots cut and cause damage to anything that it lands on. If it came to court action in a fight over damages, a judge may well decide you are responsible.
Best thing to do is to enter into discussion with the neighbour over removing the tree completely.Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
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Chances are it would fall on to their driveway or the road, but I suppose the principle is the same if it lands on a car or a person.
As I say, my neighbours are sound so it is not worth falling out over, but it is handy to know where we stand.I am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0
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