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Branches overhanging footpath at eye/body level

Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 13:54, Mon 3 March 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7218164.

Hedges at the back of properties nos. 11 - 14 Marlowe Close have recently been cut back on Rowtree Road, but these large branches are at waist and eye level, still overhanging the pathway and extremely dangerous for pedestrians

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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 13:54, Mon 3 March 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the photo/s, and we are undertaking a landownership investigation and will update you shortly.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:23, Wed 5 March 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (No Action Necessary) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location, and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the vegetation at this location is not currently meet the intervention criteria. We will continue to monitor the vegetation as part of our routine highway inspection schedule. Should you notice this issue worsening, please inform us by raising a new Fixmystreet enquiry.

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:35, Tue 30 September 2025

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