Ash tree upsetting drive

[Joseph W]

Hi everyone. As pictured, an ash tree 3 metres from the customer's house and about 10cm from the customer's drive. The customer's drive is actually raised by around 10 inches where the ash roots are lifting it. I have put in an application to fell said tree (it has a tpo) however this work was denied permission. The council recommend the drive is built up higher with tarmac to create a smooth bump. My customer is very upset. Would you appeal against this decision and if so how would you go about it? or is there no leg to stand on? I would be interested to hear any opinions!

joe.

 

 

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[Andy Clark]

The LA will want engineering solutions tried before they grant consent to fell. Could be worth having a look at cellweb and getting the drive relaid as a solid but thinner raft that lays on top of the roots.

[se7enthdevil]

tell them to turn it in to a gravel drive and then when the roots get bigger tell them to rake it flat...

[mendiplogs]

The LA will want engineering solutions tried before they grant consent to fell. Could be worth having a look at cellweb and getting the drive relaid as a solid but thinner raft that lays on top of the roots.

 

Hi Andy how about damage to the bungalow to thanks John

[Andy Clark]

Hi Andy how about damage to the bungalow to thanks John

 

Hi John,

 

What about the bungalow? The OP asks about damage to the driveway. No mention in the post of damage to the bungalow.

[mendiplogs]

Hi John,

 

What about the bungalow? The OP asks about damage to the driveway. No mention in the post of damage to the bungalow.

 

Hi ANDY could damage the bungalows foundations thanks Jon

[Mull]

Which was there first, the tree or the bungalow/drive?

[Peasgood]

Which was there first, the tree or the bungalow/drive?

 

My guess is they both arrived about the same time.

If I am wrong wtf were they thinking to allow building of a house that close to an existing tree.

[Gary Prentice]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/trees-law/57064-abating-nuisance.html

 

Might be some help here

[daltontrees]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/trees-law/57064-abating-nuisance.html

 

Might be some help here

 

I just re-read all 11 pages of it. Hard work before breakfast.