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Large tree blocking Satellite signal
Reported via desktop in the Tree blocking TV/Satellite or radio signal category anonymously at 10:42, Mon 26 July 2021
Sent to Peterborough City Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 2890998.
Large tree blocking Satellite signal in the car park area outside number 144
Updates
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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 40 working days.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by Peterborough City Council at 10:37, Tue 27 July 2021
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Thanks for your enquiry regarding a council-owned tree.
In accordance with the Peterborough Tree & Woodland Strategy 2018-2028, a qualified tree surveyor has assessed your request and concluded that there is no need to undertake tree works.
If you suspect trees are interfering with signal reception, you may contact an approved installer to check your connections, placement of aerial or dish and other things that may affect the quality of TV reception.
There is no legal requirement to rectify a loss of television, satellite or radio signal/service in respect of trees as an interference, as it is not at present a legal nuisance as defined by UK law. The TV licence is a permit to operate a TV receiver, it does not guarantee any reception and therefore no legal right to reception. There are no court precedents in respect of trees interfering with TV reception.
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. We also carry out maintenance work if it's needed.
For further information please read the Peterborough Tree & Woodland Strategy 2018-2028
I trust this answers your enquiry, however, should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Aragon Direct Services.
State changed to: No further action
Posted by Peterborough City Council at 13:59, Tue 14 September 2021
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.