Overhanging branch of tree

[brightncheerful]

A flowering tree in garden A with a sizeable overhanding branch in neighbour's garden B
An arrangement that has existed and continued for decades.

Neighbour gets planning permission and builds single-storey extension to their property. Access to the tree (branch side) from both gardens becomes restricted. Part of the roof of the extension under the branch incorporates a glazed skylight.

Branch sheds leaves but instead of being blown or falling off the roof remain on the skylight and starts to block out the light. Neighbour complains and wants the branch pruned but who should bear the cost of cutting back the branch?

dak please?
tia
Bnc

[pochisoldi]

A flowering tree in garden A with a sizeable overhanding branch in neighbour's garden B
An arrangement that has existed and continued for decades.

Neighbour gets planning permission and builds single-storey extension to their property. Access to the tree (branch side) from both gardens becomes restricted. Part of the roof of the extension under the branch incorporates a glazed skylight.

Branch sheds leaves but instead of being blown or falling off the roof remain on the skylight and starts to block out the light. Neighbour complains and wants the branch pruned but who should bear the cost of cutting back the branch?

dak please?
tia
Bnc

Unless the tree represents a hazard, whoever wants the tree cut back should pay for the work to be done, and the owner of the tree should give permission for the work to be done. Otherwise the complaining neighbour should fire a hosepipe at the roof to wash the leaves off. Either way the complainant pays.

[Watis]

IANAL but it seems that, although permission is the preferrd way to go, it is not necessary in law. Anyone can cut back trees to their boundary, unless a Tree Preservation Order is in force.

Sources: https://www.gov.uk/how-to-resolve-neigh ... boundaries

And, if you're over 50, you can also read this: https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/home-ga ... nging-tree

HTH,

Watis