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Overgrown and overhanging trees
Sent to Peterborough City Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 6142956.
My father lives at 9 Reepham. The access to his rear garden backs onto a wooded area of trees which are extremely overgrown, making access to the back of some of the properties impossible which would prevent residents being unable to exit their home in the event of a fire or emergency. My father also has branches overhanging approx 7 feet into his garden. He is visually impaired and could quite easily walk into the branches when he is feeling the birds or mowing the lawn. We called PCC last year and they advised that they do not own the trees and to report it to Cross Keys Homes. They recently did an inspection of my father’s property and he was advised that the trees belong to PCC not them. Please can this be investigated and if owned by PCC, cut back so they are no longer a hazard to residents and my Father.
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 20 working days.
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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.
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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.
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Works in progress
The works order has now been issued to the contractor for completion within 30 working days. However due to Covid-19 restrictions and workings this may be extended
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