traveler2

Hi James, have you heard anything about an approval given for allowing the Nunhead Primary School to share the site with the new secondary school where the Dulwich Hospital currently is? Trav

Holloway,very tempting to do this but agree prob not best course of action. Just wish people would b more considerate and take care of there trees so it wouldn't come to this.

Thanks all for good suggestions.No Red it doesn't have a TPO. BTW Nigello I tried the council but they were reluctant to get involved unless its on the street.Ended up pruning main branch but still got a little grief from one neighbour who was upset she wasn't "consulted first".

Hey EDites, what is allowed/acceptable when it comes to cutting branches from a neighbor's tree that extends over your garden? Owner of tree gave permission for trimming but getting a bit of grief from other neighbors- even those that are not directly impacted by tree but who merely like it being there. The tree is quite overgrown (50+ ft tall) and really has no business being in a residential garden. Concerns from my side are mainly safety for kids, subsidence and blocking sunlight. There is no protection order in place for this tree. Comments appreciated. Trav

Well stated No Peep.

Both my mirrors also stolen last week on Ulverscroft Rd. Would love to get my hands on the low life weasel.

Hello, is there anyone living in or very near Herne Hill with a child at St.Anthony's in ED interested in sharing the school run? Or are there any childminders with a clean UK license interested in this M-F? This would be for our child who is starting reception in September.

Thanks all for the feedback. I spoke to the council tree specialist today and he said they could not do anything as its a private property. Peckhampam, was your's a council property or private? I was told I could prune any overhanging branches but as per law would have to offer them to the owner - who can accept or not. If not, I am responsible for disposing of them. Got to love that law. As to the greater problem, I was advised I would need to address this with the owner of the property who could agree or not to take down the tree. If they don't agree, I would need to look to my insurance company to file a law suit against them which could take years. I am now siding with DulwichFox's experience!

Hello, Need some advice re. subsidence Has anyone in E. Dulwich had experience getting a neighbor to remove a large tree from their garden which has been proved to be the cause of subsidence in other adjacent properties? Does this need to go through the council or should I let my home insurance company's loss prevention firm to address this directly with them? Thanks for any feedback on this topic. traveler2