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Very tall tree right in front of house

Reported via mobile in the Tree blocking daylight category anonymously at 16:40, Thursday 14 May 2026

Sent to Peterborough City Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 9453519.

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Hi I contacted you last year regarding overgrown trees opposite my house that are extremely tall and when windy large branches and debris etc fall into the road and have hit my child’s bedroom windows.Due to their height they also block out the daylight causing all rooms at the front of house to be very dark and cold.I would be very grateful if the trees could be be cut back a bit and topped.Obviously not cutting it all down! Thanks

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  • Enquiry received

    Thanks for your enquiry regarding a council-owned tree. This has been sent to Aragon Direct Services for further investigation. We will endeavour to provide a further update within 3 working days

    Posted by Peterborough City Council at 16:40, Thursday 14 May 2026

  • 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 08:00, Friday 15 May 2026

  • Thanks for your enquiry regarding a council-owned tree.

    In accordance with the Peterborough Tree & Woodland Strategy 2018-2028, a qualified tree surveyor has visited the site, assessed your request and concluded that there is no need to undertake tree works.

    We don't prune or remove council-owned trees to improve natural light for a private property (including obstruction of solar panels).

    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.

    You have a legal right to cut back any branches hanging onto your property. You can only cut them from the point where they cross over onto your property. We recommend that all cut material is disposed of as normal garden waste. It is also recommended that the services of a suitably insured and qualified tree surgeon are used to carry these works out on your behalf.

    Before you cut back any trees, you need to find out if it's protected by a Tree Preservation Order, or if it's in a conservation area. If a tree is protected, you'll need to get permission to cut it.
    Please visit conservation trees and hedges for more information.

    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 - Trees@Peterborough.gov.uk

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Peterborough City Council at 15:20, Tuesday 2 June 2026

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