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Overgrown conifers

Reported via mobile in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 20:22, Sunday 25 January 2026

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8765663.

Conifer trees overgrown restricting width of footpath approx 25 metres. At junction of Chiltern way and Porlock Close Northampton Conifers owners 184 Chiltern way Northampton

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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 20:22, Sunday 25 January 2026

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

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:26, Friday 30 January 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - We can confirm that the vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner and is not currently causing any safety issues. 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 10:10, Monday 18 May 2026

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