Can my neighbour stop me doing this?

[Treeee]

we have a tree close to our house, on our side of the fence. Though the tree does spread its branches over both sides. Houses are detached and the tree is far from their house as their back garden is large. We want the tree gone as it’s too big and close to the house. We have filled in the form because although it’s not a protected tree it is in a conservation area. It says online they publish the application. Can our neighbour oppose this? What happens then?

Most of us can eat less but where are we without oxygen 🤷

We’re in a conservation area and the rule here is that if you remove a tree you must plant an equivalent one (ie similar type of tree that would grow to a similar size). So just be prepared to be told the one too close to your house can go but you need to buy and plant a new one!

We have a tree quite close to our house that is taller than that house. We were told not to cut it down by a structural engineer.

Weird! Applying to chop a tree.

so maybe?

but I wouldn’t mention it, hopefully they don’t see the notice. Then just say you were having root issues, or it was diseased.

i mean of course keep the tree off you can, but it’s not worth the insurance hassle if your having root or rot issues.

I submit these applications for work all the time. All you are really doing is notifying the council of your intent to carry out the works. If they disagree they will more than likely impose a TPO on it, if worthy. As people said it’s very dependant on the tree itself. Eg If it’s a mature Beech/Oak with High amenity value they will likely refuse. If it’s a poor condition/ low value then they probably won’t. Applications are published online, certainly in my area that’s it. Neighbours etc aren’t notified individually. So unless your neighbour is actively checking the planning portal it’s unlikely they would even know. Your best bet is to get a qualified/insured tree surgeon lined up. They should normally carry out the application process for you (they will be able to tell you the chances of approval and will likely have a good working relationship with the Tree Officer). Also give the Tree Surgeon a heads up about the neighbour, it’s always appreciated! 😂

They notify neighbours in my area.