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Dead tree

Reported via mobile in the Nuisance or dangerous trees on private land category by Jamie Mathews at 12:30, Mon 15 September 2025

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8166870.

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I am writing to request the removal of a tree located at Fern Cottage, Butchers Lonnen (Cottingwood Lane), Morpeth NE61 1EB . The tree appears to be dead, as no leaves have grown this season, and it has visibly weakened over time.

We are concerned that if the tree were to fall, it could potentially cause damage to nearby property. For your reference, I have attached photos showing the condition of the tree.

Could you please arrange for an inspection and advise on the next steps?

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 12:30, Mon 15 September 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 11:12, Tue 11 November 2025

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    This tree is not on NCC land or on adopted highway. According to land registry the road belongs to;

    1 BUTCHERS LONNEN, MORPETH NE61 1BT

    This is classed as a private tree. I have attached a map from land registry. Highlighted in green shows the area where the tree is located and the land parcel belonging to 1 Butchers Lonnen.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 13:26, Thu 18 December 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

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 13:26, Thu 18 December 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 15:44, Sunday 8 February 2026

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 10:29, Monday 9 March 2026

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