A tree is overhanging my property from my neighbours garden. How do I get it cut back?
Ask the owner of the tree to cut it back. If they refuse then you are legally entitled to remove any parts of the tree that are directly overhanging your property, provided that the tree is not protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or within a conservation area. Further information on tree preservation and contact details. If this is the case, then you must notify us before the work takes place. You can only cut back to your boundary line and not beyond it. You cannot trespass onto your neighbour’s property to do the works unless you have permission. In these instances we highly recommend the use of a qualified tree surgeon. A list of useful tree-related websites. Any parts of the tree that are removed still belong to the owner so should be offered to him or her before you dispose of them. Information on how to recycle and dispose of green waste within the borough.
