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High trees blocking sunlightt

Reported via desktop in the Nuisance or dangerous trees on private land category anonymously at 12:56, Thursday 15 May 2025

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7573968.

Trees are extremely high and prevent sunlight. Trees too high and need trimming back. No good leaving as will only get taller and prevent sunlight completely or cause damage to homes. No good planting more trees near by when these one are not being looked after.

Updates

  • Thank you for 'Reporting a Problem'. This information has been forwarded to the Tree & Woodland Officer. We are only able to inspect trees that are dead, damaged, diseased or causing a physical obstruction as a priority, The responsibility for trees on private land lies with the owners or occupier. We will investigate this issue and may contact the tree’s owner. For more information follow https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/ Highways/ Report-a-tree-issue.aspx

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 12:56, Thursday 15 May 2025

  • Thank You for your report. Unfortunately the area of land identified is not the responsibility of Northumberland County Council. Please follow the link below to the land registry site. https://www.gov.uk/ government/ organisations/ land-registry

    I suspect it is the town council who look after this area.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 10:10, Tuesday 20 May 2025

  • Our investigation has found the Council is not responsible for the tree(s) in your report.

    You can explore your problem further and find the land ownership from HM Land Registry.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 10:10, Tuesday 20 May 2025

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