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Thanks so much for your reply! Yeah, I guess it's too big an issue to figure out without a proper investigation. I haven't even had a first viewing yet, so I guess I'll figure out how much these things cost before really deciding if it's worth going for. The report said that a similar tree from a few doors down was removed and replaced. Personally, I can't help feeling that the tree has more of a right to be there than the house! 😁 The reply from the council in the report did mention that their investigation produced no evidence of a threat to the surrounding properties, but I'm guessing it wasn't a thorough investigation conducted by a proper expert. Heh, I think it's closer to 'Last of the Summer Wine', literally! I may well run into this problem again if I keep looking because the only houses I really like are ones surrounded in a lot of nature rather than a concrete hellscape! 😂 Thanks again!

Hello! I'm very grateful for this forum as I'm brand new to house-buying and have read through a number of posts about this subject, which has made things a little clearer for me. Firstly, I adore trees. The last thing I'd ever want to do is get rid of one. No 'buts' to follow that statement, just some context! 🙂 I saw a house and it was love at first sight, ticks all my important boxes. I searched for planning applications relating to the property and found the below, which mentions the huge Horse Chestnut tree in the front garden, just 5-6m from the house. From what I've gathered from reading this forum already, that really is very close for such a magnificently grand tree! The owner claims that the tree is responsible for structural damage to the house and neighbouring properties; while no expert evidence was submitted to support this, it's certainly enough to give me pause. I wouldn't want to buy such a big problem if that is the case, but I certainly wouldn't want to cause a nuisance for any neighbours! I'm not sure what the soil type is. I've read here that clay would be a potential cause for concern due to dehydration in hot weather. The application also mentions an underground stream that has apparently been breached - while I'm not sure of the exact location of this, I suppose that would have some influence on the tree roots. The report also mentions that the trees were probably planted at the same time as the houses were built, which appears to be quite some time ago. I know people have a propensity to blame trees for issues that aren't always their fault, so I'm keeping that in mind. However, I think the enormity of the tree and the close proximity - plus the surprising affordability of the house - probably mean that it is a big problem. I think I've come here for somebody to give me hope that it isn't as bad as it seems. Either that, or to put me out of my misery! 😉 Report: Planning application details | Kirklees Council WWW.KIRKLEES.GOV.UK Delivering information for individuals, businesses and organisations about this area in the Yorkshire Pennines area of England All advice/warnings to go running into the night greatly appreciated! Edit: here's a street view image of the fine fellow in question, for better context! The house I'm looking at is the one with the brown door. Google Maps WWW.GOOGLE.COM Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.