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Tree Leaning dangerously across and branches are touching the property
Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 15:30, Wed 30 July 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro
Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7955545.
Resident has reported outside 24 Overstone road is dangerously leaning over path and branches are touching inside property line. Concern to pedestrians as looks like tree is going to fall down. Request please to look into matter, thank you
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Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:30, Wed 30 July 2025
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) -
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You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighwaysPosted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:49, Thu 31 July 2025
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It’s now 6 months since I reported this problem. This tree can fall into the wall or house and cause damage. It’s also a risk to pedestrians and nearby cars, please advise when you will remove it
Posted anonymously at 19:58, Monday 19 January 2026
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Thank you for providing an update. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 19:59, Monday 19 January 2026
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Investigation: Ongoing (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location, and we are undertaking a landownership investigation and will update you shortly.
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:06, Friday 23 January 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Reported to another department within WNC) - This has been reported to colleagues in our Street Care Services Team who will arrange for the necessary works to be carried out. Should you wish to contact them directly or have any further concerns that you would like to discuss about this matter their contact details are as follows 0300 126 7000
State changed to: Internal referral
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:47, Friday 10 April 2026
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.