Tree Removal
07 February 2004, 01:17 PM
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Tree Removal
I'm starting to remove the cherry tree that stands in my front garden in about 10 minutes, but someone has just mentioned something about the council doing you if you remove a tree without their permission.
Is this true? What can they do, it's my tree on my property and it's roots are getting ridiculous, plus when it fruits all the birds sit in it eating the cherries, taking the **** out of my cat and ****ting on my Scoob.
**** it, it's coming down anyway, but am I legal?
Is this true? What can they do, it's my tree on my property and it's roots are getting ridiculous, plus when it fruits all the birds sit in it eating the cherries, taking the **** out of my cat and ****ting on my Scoob.
**** it, it's coming down anyway, but am I legal?
07 February 2004, 01:20 PM
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you only need to notify the council if you live within a conservation area (ie area of particular architectural character or interest - wimpy homes etc need not apply 
) or if the tree is protected by a TPO then you need to apply for permission to remove it. if it's just a poxy cherry tree in your front drive, it's unlikely to be TPO'd.
oh and btw - if you remove it unlawfully they can fine you up to £20,000.
) or if the tree is protected by a TPO then you need to apply for permission to remove it. if it's just a poxy cherry tree in your front drive, it's unlikely to be TPO'd.oh and btw - if you remove it unlawfully they can fine you up to £20,000.
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07 February 2004, 01:28 PM
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you should be ok then. the only thing to consider is sometimes the tree planting schemes on new estates were specified as part ofthe planning permission, and the trees are therefore protected. seems unlikely that anyone in runcorn will really GAS, though.
most councils can't be bothered to prosecute people for tree removal in any case. if anything came of it you'd probably get away with pleading ignorance and promising to plant some nice pansies in its place.
most councils can't be bothered to prosecute people for tree removal in any case. if anything came of it you'd probably get away with pleading ignorance and promising to plant some nice pansies in its place.
07 February 2004, 05:10 PM
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OK, second tree removal question. What the **** do I now do with all these twigs and branches? It didn't look that big when it was up in the air!
My mate has taken all the decent bits for his open fire and reckons it'll last him 12 months. The crap thats left will probably take about 400 visits to the tip in the Scoob
We tried to burn it on the common land next to my house, but a couple of neighbours (especially those overlooking the "landscaped area") didn't think it was such a good idea
I think a trip to B&Q for a galvanised incinerator is needed.
My mate has taken all the decent bits for his open fire and reckons it'll last him 12 months. The crap thats left will probably take about 400 visits to the tip in the Scoob
We tried to burn it on the common land next to my house, but a couple of neighbours (especially those overlooking the "landscaped area") didn't think it was such a good idea
I think a trip to B&Q for a galvanised incinerator is needed.
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07 February 2004, 05:26 PM
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rofl @ Dave 
Off to HSS with you for a shredder for the day. Feed the branches in & out comes wood-chip. Either bin it, burn it or spread it over your borders to cut down on weeding
The stump you might have to dig out. Spade, axe & a long bit of 4x2 to jump on to lever it out (dig hole underneath first) - axe for the roots...
I've got the same problem - just cut down about 12 wild pear trees (hedge) that had not been touched for 10 years so 25/30 ft high. I've got enough logs for next year (when dry) and an enormous pile of branches. Luckily I don't have neighbours and the farmer is coming along with a bale for a GOOD bonfire when the wind is right He's also got a **** off tractor thingy that'll scoop the branches up & save me having to
Off to HSS with you for a shredder for the day. Feed the branches in & out comes wood-chip. Either bin it, burn it or spread it over your borders to cut down on weeding
The stump you might have to dig out. Spade, axe & a long bit of 4x2 to jump on to lever it out (dig hole underneath first) - axe for the roots...
I've got the same problem - just cut down about 12 wild pear trees (hedge) that had not been touched for 10 years so 25/30 ft high. I've got enough logs for next year (when dry) and an enormous pile of branches. Luckily I don't have neighbours and the farmer is coming along with a bale for a GOOD bonfire when the wind is right
He's also got a **** off tractor thingy that'll scoop the branches up & save me having to
07 February 2004, 08:22 PM
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Load the chips into a coupla placcy sacs & take'em to the local council recycling place - green container. You will be amazed at how little space they take up once "chipped".
Or drop 'em all over the local common land - The Great Escape stylee
Load the chips into a coupla placcy sacs & take'em to the local council recycling place - green container. You will be amazed at how little space they take up once "chipped".
Or drop 'em all over the local common land - The Great Escape stylee
21 February 2004, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Puff The Magic Wagon!
You will be amazed at how little space they take up once "chipped".
Mind you, HSS were excellent. I was gonna hire the biggest baddest chipper and they said "nah, the £20 one works best and is the cheapest"
Quite satisfying destroying natures hard work. No more cleaning tree sap or quite as much bird **** off the Scooby
Now, who wants some wood chippings?
23 February 2004, 07:08 AM
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Cherry trees are really bad for putting up runners all over the place. Might be worth driling the stump and pouring in some full strength weedkiller like roundup. This will finish the thing off for good and you dont have to worry about little cherry trees springing up all over the place!
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