Fixed
Overgrown trees in Osterley Close.Br5
Reported via mobile in the Tree Requires Pruning category anonymously at 12:56, Fri 11 November 2022 using FixMyStreet Pro
Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 3956673.
Trees atback of my garden ( 24 Breakspears Drive) block my light and sunlight.The ivy is rotting and breaking my fence.My garden is constantly covered in leaves,branches etc.My drain gets blocked by this,and garden is badly stained.I have severe back issues and cannot keep it cleared. I reported this in the summer but no one contacted me. Thank you
Updates
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Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices
State changed to: In progress
Posted by Bromley Council at 12:56, Fri 11 November 2022
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We are continuing to investigate and working to resolve this report
Posted by Bromley Council at 18:00, Wed 23 November 2022
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Our contractor has been notified to take the appropriate action.
Posted by Bromley Council at 13:57, Thu 24 November 2022
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Thank you for your enquiry. Please note that as outlined in our Tree Management Strategy (https://www.bromley.gov.uk/ downloads/ file/ 3334/ tree_management_strategy_2016-2020) the Council will not prune trees in relation to the following:
• Branches overhanging properties - residents have the right to exorcise their right under Common Law to prune back branches to their property boundary;
• Where a tree is thought be overly large;
• Excessive leaf fall: this is a seasonal problem and residents are expected to clear any leaf litter falling on their properties themselves. Leaf fall on the highway will be addressed through our street cleansing regime.
• Fruit fall: this is a seasonal problem and residents are expected to clear any fruit falling on their properties themselves. Fruit fall on the highway will be addressed through our street cleansing regime.
• Obstruction of view: there are no rights associated with maintaining trees in accordance with maintaining views in British law
However, works have been raised to sever ivy from the trees and to crown lift the trees away from fence line which will improve the situation.
Thank you for your patience.
Posted by Bromley Council at 14:00, Thu 24 November 2022
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Appropriate action has been taken to resolve the issue.
State changed to: Fixed
Posted by Bromley Council at 14:35, Wed 7 December 2022
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