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This tree was examined and pruned in 2025 by the council but is now overhanging property

Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 19:22, Wednesday 8 July 2026

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 9756218.

The tree has grown to such an extent that its now overhauling a large amount of the end of my parents garden. They are in their 80s and now have to constantly remove leaves, clear bird droppings and have had to move the washing line to stop clothes getting bird mess on them. It needs to be reviewed. I am aware we can have the tree shaved over the property but this might be detrimental to the tree's health - but if needed then we will have to do this to make my parents safe. In recent storms earlier in then year they were very frightened by the tree size and its movement.

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 19:22, Wednesday 8 July 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to another department within WNC) - This has been reported to colleagues in our Street Care Services Team who will arrange for the necessary works to be carried out. Should you wish to contact them directly or have any further concerns that you would like to discuss about this matter their contact details are as follows 0300 126 7000

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 16:54, Thursday 9 July 2026

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