Neighbours tree trunk crossing boundary

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Our neighbour has a beech tree which is about twice the height of our house, it’s massive.

It doesn’t have a TPO on it. But the trunk is pushing against our fence and causing it to bow. Paving slabs are also being lifted (we moved in 3 years ago and looking to renovate our garden now and re landscape).

We’ve spoken to them and they don’t want to take it down. They’ve got someone in to remove the ivy but that’s it. The trunk leans into our garden about half way up.

I know we can trim anything that overhangs in our garden, but what if we did that and it would essentially cut the trunk in half?

I don’t want to cause friction, but I’d prefer a smaller tree that gives privacy and isn’t so overbearing. I’m not looking for advice on how to handle with them, I’m more looking for information on legal standpoint.

Thanks

Leave the fucking tree alone, buy a new fence and a new patio, they don’t take 10s of years to grow and have whole ecosystems in them.

This.

Thank you.

I detest it when people want to kill trees for their own temporary convenience.

What is the age of the tree?

We have a large ash in our garden which borders our neighbours garden. We both have large gardens. They regularly tell me they are concerned that the tree
May damage their shed and oil tank beneath. I know if this happens we are liable but why would you site a shed or oil tank beneath a tree which is 350 years old?