overlander matt
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Hi,
We're in the final stages of purchasing a listed Georgian house in Derbyshire that we are looking to refurbish and extend. In the garden is a large weeping ash tree which is fairly close to the house and whose main trunk angles towards the house. There is currently no TPO on this tree but the house is in a conservation area which I believe means that consent is required before carrying out any work to any tree.
Although this is a very beautiful tree and I feel a bit of a philistine for considering chopping it down, the lean on it does worry me and will no doubt worry the insurers too! The surveyor suggested it could be worse - the roots are at least predominantly running away from the house. I'm wondering how difficult it is to get permission to either completely remove or significantly cut back a tree in a conservation area where there is a risk to a listed building. To me the house has to come ahead of the tree.
The location of the tree is also significant as the wall currently featuring a patio door and recent window additions is where we would like to build an extension.
Is the next step a tree survey? There are a number of smaller trees around the property, some of which grow very close to the perimeter wall and are no doubt responsible for damage to the brickwork. I guess the plan would then be to get a application in to the conservation department for all necessary work.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Matt
We're in the final stages of purchasing a listed Georgian house in Derbyshire that we are looking to refurbish and extend. In the garden is a large weeping ash tree which is fairly close to the house and whose main trunk angles towards the house. There is currently no TPO on this tree but the house is in a conservation area which I believe means that consent is required before carrying out any work to any tree.
Although this is a very beautiful tree and I feel a bit of a philistine for considering chopping it down, the lean on it does worry me and will no doubt worry the insurers too! The surveyor suggested it could be worse - the roots are at least predominantly running away from the house. I'm wondering how difficult it is to get permission to either completely remove or significantly cut back a tree in a conservation area where there is a risk to a listed building. To me the house has to come ahead of the tree.
The location of the tree is also significant as the wall currently featuring a patio door and recent window additions is where we would like to build an extension.
Is the next step a tree survey? There are a number of smaller trees around the property, some of which grow very close to the perimeter wall and are no doubt responsible for damage to the brickwork. I guess the plan would then be to get a application in to the conservation department for all necessary work.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Matt