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As for monitoring this was done in summer 23 and a demand to cut trees was issued at end of November 23 but the letter was not received. 'there is downward and rotational movement to the rear left hand elevation and front right hand corner of the property.' So that would be by the swimming pool and by the cedar tree. I have discovered from the household files this is the same complaint they made in 2007. downward and rotational movement to the rear left hand elevation and front right hand corner of the property. At that point the trees were reduced and they were reduced again in the subsequent years up until 2017. They were due for further reduction but COVID-19 interrupted. There us no afternoon sun here today as the cedar blocks the light to our rooms which are arranged along the rear of the building.

Yes it is clay soil

Actually this one nests on roof of a tall building by the river with alot of open ground nearby.

Peregrine it was. Nearby nesting pair. It was a huge surprise to see it so close from the bedroom. I was told by the local rangers it was probably investigating hunting grounds for the new chicks.

Only magpies and crows visit the cedar tree...we have abundance bird life including yellowhammers and sometimes one of the local perigrines who seems to favour the cherry tree.

I think you are all very wise. So thank you. So shall it be... First I have to tell the Tree surgeons I will be going back with a new query to Innovation and please wait to hear from them. Second: Tell Innovation group have had new independent advice and a) still agree removal of 2 Leylandi b) cherry tree stays unless can prove it is a real problem (?) c) thin pine tree stays as in close proximity to yew trees which are not deemed a problem (fight for this ) d) would like compensation for lack of pleasure of privacy and enjoyment of aminity. Loss of bird life in the garden will be significant. e) replacement or compensation for any plant/dry stone wall damage f) New fencing as once the trees are cut the fence is easily breached and this property will be left at significant risk of robbery. Sound good to you guys?

Yes the bit by the swimming pool and the bit by the cedar tree are listed as affected. The swimming pool and the extension date from the mid seventies and were put in after the house was built. there was previously a mature holm oak in the neighbours back garden by their grass area which had to be removed along with a number of their evergreen lining their wall to shield view of their garden from the double decker buses that pass.

The neighbours house is approximately 1m uphill and to the southwest. The pool is to the south of the neighbours house. Across the road more southerly, there has been ongoing work at a house for one year. The complaint is that 'there is downward and rotational movement to the rear left hand elevation and front right hand corner of the property.' So that would be by the swimming pool and by the cedar tree. The supposition is the tree roots on this property, which is downhill by over 1m, are causing the soil to shrink and all the boundary trees (L1, L2, cherry and pine) should be removed to ground level. The neihbours cedar seems to be staying. Here is my very poor drawing....

Its very sad. My garden will be spoilt and overlooked from a higher property. Their extension rooms will view directly into our bedrooms and their walkway will overlook our sitting room. No privacy once the trees are down.

Thank you. Steven P and you must have sent good wishes my way. I have just been told the work is postponed as the tree surgeons have taken on storm damage work. I am certainly using this opportunity to do as suggested and take photos and ask for compensation for any plant damage and for improving security to the rear of the property. I have seen the surveyors report and there is root matter of unknown origin (as it was broken down) presumably in their drain from their outside loo as the main drain runs nearer the kitchen where the protected Atlas Cedar is. But the insurance company got a solicitor to write telling me that I would be sued for all subsidence repairs if I did not consent to removal of the trees and scared me. The local estate agents surveyor saw the outside of their property and said they probably had heave as no trees remain in their rear garden and their boundary wall on the furthest side to me is constantly being repaired. The pavement was repaired this summer and the pavoir said there were multiple difficulties with that stretch on road on both corners. The land is clay and there are underground streams. The neighbour's garden is also largely paved and has a swimming pool so there is run off water downhill to our garden. I am really grateful for the input. Thank you.

Hi, Thanks for advice on the cherry. Will keep as suggested. Will also ask for pine to be logged for keeping. Neighbour's insurance has outsourced to another company and then to arborists. I can ask arborists to preserve plants but I do not believe there is much hope. I would have to ask neighbours Innovation Group for consideration towards additional fencing as house will be vulnerable and not secure to the rear.

Hi, My neighbour's insurance company insists my trees are cut this week owing to subsidence on the other side of their garden. All four trees on the boundary two evergreen , one japanese ornamental cherry, one pine. The neighbours property is keeping its enormous German pine though. Our property is downhill from theirs and the fencing is already damaged from run-off water. The difference in land height also means the back garden here is easily accessible from their post-drop box and bin area (unlocked gate access). Can I ask for consideration of the cost of replacing fencing that will protect privacy and security? Can I ask for preservation of my plants or restoration? I am asking for the cherry wood logs so they can be sold/used. Grateful for any advice. Thanks