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Footpath covered overgrown hedges

Reported via desktop in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 11:42, Thursday 5 September 2024

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 6439188.

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The property on the corner of Tove Lane has allowed hedges to grow across the public footpath to the extent public have to walk on the grass. This is fine during summer months but as we are now approaching autumn and wet ground not so great.

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  • Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:42, Thursday 5 September 2024

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that the vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner. In accordance with the WNC Network Management Plan, we will contact the landowner and request they cut back their vegetation within 14 days of receipt of our correspondence. We will reinspect the vegetation to ensure they have complied.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:13, Friday 6 September 2024

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