If my neighbours tree is causing me problems, will the Council help me to sort it out ?
Where a neighbour’s tree may affect your property and the tree is not protected by a tree preservation order or by being in a conservation area, this is a civil matter and is not the responsibility of the local planning authority. However, sometimes a planning permission can have conditions attached, that protect trees during the construction process and for 5 years following completion. In this event authorisation is required to carry out works to trees so please check with the planning department first.
