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Overgrown tree causing issues
Sent to Northamptonshire Highways less than a minute later. ref: 3535475.
This tree is extremely overgrown and not only blocks the light from our property but is also overhanging the carriageway and is frequently hit by passing delivery vehicles causing debris to fall and cause obstruction in the road and potentially cause an accident. It is a concern not just for us but also our neighbours. It is the largest tree in the street and is in desperate need of pollarding to restrict future problems whereby the roots may be causing damage to drains in the vicinity which could result in a house insurance claim being made. Please can this matter be escalated I am a disabled resident and this is causing me unnecessary stress. Kind regards
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Thank you for reporting a fault. We will use the information you have provided to assess and prioritise this fault in accordance with our published response times for fault reports.
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Whilst North Northamptonshire Council is sympathetic we do not undertake tree works to facilitate light to either land (gardens, etc) or property (houses, conservatories, solar panels etc). However, we can confirm that we have raised a works order to lift to give height clearance over carriageway. This should be completed within six months’ time. Please be assured that you will receive an update once repairs are concluded.
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The state of this overgrown tree within a residential area is now a cause for concern as it is in no doubt having an impact on the condition of below ground services. I believe trimming back the lower branches is not going to improve things to be honest and urge you to rethink pollarding the tree to bring it in line with the size of the other trees within Addison Road Regards
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This report is under further investigation.
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Thank you for your further comments. Unfortunately, the tree you have referred to is not suitable for pollarding
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Good afternoon Thank you for the information that the tree causing concern is not suitable for pollarding. Please can you then tell me what can be done about reducing the size of the tree before I speak to a solicitor about this matter as the tree is definitely being neglected and not maintained and the public highway is unsafe. The tree is over our boundary line above ground so therefore the chance of it being over our boundary under ground are fairly likely. The Highways Act 1980, Section 154 details the below Cutting or felling etc. trees etc. that overhang or are a danger to roads or footpaths which is the case here. Where a hedge, tree or shrub overhangs a highway or any other road or footpath to which the public has access so as to endanger or obstruct the passage of vehicles or pedestrians, or obstructs or interferes with the view of drivers of vehicles or the light By law, a local council is required to manage and undertake work to any tree which constitutes a statutory nuisance and all councils will have a programme of inspection and tree maintenance works to not only protect local residents but to safely do so. Please can this be raised as an urgent issue? Regards
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This report is under further investigation.
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Thank you for your further comments. This maintenance will most likely be in the autumn, as there are currently birds nesting in the vegetation there. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Hello please can you let me know the anticipated time frame for pollarding this tree in Addison Road now that the nesting season is over. I note that the trees in Dunkirk Avenue have now been successfully pollarded and I am just enquiring when Addison Road is due to be pollarded. Many thanks for your assistance Kind regards
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Hello, as most of the leaves are now off the tree and in my front garden and there are clearly no nests present in this tree is it now suitable for cutting back as it is still causing problems with the highway. With all of the leaves turning to mulch they are blocking drains further up the street which will cause further issues moving forward when the weather turns icy. If you could provide an update that would be appreciated Regards
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Good afternoon I am hoping you can provide me with an update as to when this tree is going to be pollarded as the nesting birds have left and the tree is beginning to grow new buds again so the whole cycle will start again. As you can see with the backdrop of the adjacent properties how incredibly overgrown for a residential street this tree is. If you could please provide an update as to when the work will be scheduled that will be appreciated. I have also contacted our local Councillor David Howes about the matter and he is trying to also help get the matter resolved. Many thanks
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Good afternoon i have called loads of times in the past year about this tree my mum is 81 years old and when this tree is in full leaf the sky will not work i have been told that someone will call me back and again this has not happened when is this tree going to be cut back its urgent it will be full off leaves again in a few weeks and she wont be able to watch her tv its disgusting that we keep having to report
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Overgrown tree causing issues with television signal I am unable to access the online services through my tv provider as the overgrown tree adjacent to my property is preventing the satellite signal reaching my sky box therefore I am not receiving the service I am paying for. This is very frustrating as Sky have advised me there is nothing they can do as they are unable to site the dish anywhere else as the tree would still block the signal. Please can this be looked at as a matter of urgency as it is unfair that I am having issues just because of a tree! If is also causing problems with the road as several drains nearby are blocked with the muck and debris from the tree which will be reported to Anglian Water
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I am still waiting for an update as to when this tree will be pollarded. There are trees being cut down because they are impeding building works all over Desborough yet this problematic overgrown tree remains untouched despite several requests from the neighbours living with the debris and bird faeces on their property as well as the dangerous overhanging branches that are disrupting television services due to blocking signals to Sky dishes. Please can you provide an update when this tree will be pollarded? Many thanks
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