Trees – obstruction of a view

Tree works will not be carried out to improve the view from a residential or business property. 

There is no legal right to a view. Vegetation and trees grow over time providing a range of ecosystem services. To remove all trees for views could potentially have a significant environmental impact and have a negative impact on public amenity.

Privately owned trees that overhang neighbouring properties are entirely the responsibility of the owner or contract holder.

There are no circumstances that a tree will be removed to improve a view.

If, the customer claims the tree is dangerous (following on from you having provided the explanation above) request a description of how and images that demonstrate this claim.

 

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