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Wild seeded ash abutting property

Reported via mobile in the Tree is considered to be causing damage category anonymously at 00:30, Saturday 29 August 2026

Sent to Peterborough City Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 10019961.

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Hello, I would like to request the removal of a fast-growing self-seeded tree located right next to the brick wall beside 75 Linnet. It is positioned too close (less than a metre) to the building structures and pavement. As an ash tree, its root system will quickly cause pavement lifting and potential subsidence/cracking to the adjacent property. The branches are also already rubbing against the side of the property. Please could someone inspect this location and arrange to have the tree cut down and the stump treated before it causes costly structural damage? Thanks, David

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  • Inspection Arranged

    Thanks for your enquiry regarding a council-owned tree.

    Your enquiry has been allocated to one of our qualified tree surveyors who will carry out an inspection and provide an update within 20 working days.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Peterborough City Council at 09:53, Tuesday 1 September 2026

  • Works recommended

    Thanks for your enquiry regarding a Council owned tree.

    A qualified tree surveyor has assessed your request and following a site visit has recommended works. On completion of the works you may feel the task undertaken may not fully address the issue raised. Aragon Direct Services employ qualified tree surveyors to undertake the inspections and all works recommended are in accordance within the guidance contained within the Peterborough Tree & Woodland Strategy 2018-2028.

    Continued management of all our trees forms an integral part of this strategy. All Council owned trees are surveyed by a qualified surveyor for safety every one-to-five years, depending on how much the area surrounding them is used. Where inspection identifies maintenance work it is scheduled in accordingly with safety issues forming the highest priority.

    For further information please read the Peterborough Tree & Woodland Strategy 2018-2028

    Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Aragon Direct Services on 01733 425312 or email trees@peterborough.gov.uk

    Posted by Peterborough City Council at 08:26, Tuesday 29 September 2026

  • Works approved

    The works recommended from the inspection have been approved and we are in the process of issuing a work order to our contractor.

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Peterborough City Council at 11:06, Friday 2 October 2026

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