The Council won't undertake works to trees on the basis of:
- pruning, felling or reduce a tree due to branches overhanging a garden or dwelling house.
What can I do about an overhanging tree?
- If there are trees or branches that overhang onto your property, you have the right to remove them. It doesn't matter if the tree belongs to the council or if it is your neighbour's, if any branches cross onto your property you can cut them down to your boundary.
- You do not, however, have any legal right to cut or remove any part of a tree that does not overhang your property; as doing so could lead to prosecution.
- Before you prune a tree you should always check the tree is not covered by viewing the Tree Preservation Order.
Please note: you are strongly advised to consult a professional tree surgeon for guidance on how best to cut back overhanging branches, unless you have the tools and the work is safe enough to be done yourself.
Last updated: 18/08/2022 10:02
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