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Dangerous tree at risk of falling

Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category by Chris Hawkins at 23:32, Sunday 8 February 2026

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8870554.

A tree which is overhanging the public footpath leading from Duston Wildes to the Quarry Park which has a large amount of ivy growing up the trunk seems to be slowly getting lower and looks in danger of breaking. I am concerned if this tree falls it will fall on to the conservatory on my property and could cause serious injury.

Updates

  • 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 23:32, Sunday 8 February 2026

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. Please could you provide us with a photo of the reported tree from the property side, if it is safe to do so.
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    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:19, Thursday 26 March 2026

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    Difficult to photo accurately. I would have expected that someone would inspect the tree in question.

    Posted anonymously at 16:10, Thursday 26 March 2026

  • Thank you for providing an update. 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.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 16:10, Thursday 26 March 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 08:15, Friday 27 March 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (No Action Necessary) - This enquiry does not fall within the publicly maintainable Highway. For further information regarding responsibility please contact land registry https://landsregistry.co.uk. We apologise that we can not be of any further assistance.

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:38, Friday 10 April 2026

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