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Dangerous Overhanging Trees

Reported via mobile in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 21:08, Mon 11 August 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8011485.

I have reported this before and despite receiving an acknowledgment, nothing has been done. The matter has since got dramatically worse!.When ever there are high winds we have tree limbs and debris falling into our garden. Plants have been damaged and it’s only a matter of time before a child is hurt or property damaged. I know my neighbour (no 11 Timms Lane) has made a complaint also .

Updates

  • 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 21:09, Mon 11 August 2025

  • I forgot to mention that you previously cut these trees back approximately 5 years ago but sadly not enough. They have grown back bigger and more over hanging than before. I mention this a) because of the danger they impose and b) because you have denied responsibility to one of my neighbours who is complaining about the same thing . These trees are on council property and this was previously acknowledged. I look forward to receiving your help in this matter .

    Posted anonymously at 21:17, Mon 11 August 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - 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 23:08, Tue 12 August 2025

  • I have received notification that you are investigating ownership and therefore responsibility of these trees. You have have cut them back before (2021 I think ) and therefore acknowledged ownership and responsibility then! There will be a serious accident soon which could cause damage to property or worse still, to human life. Please could you address this problem urgently .

    Posted anonymously at 12:08, Tue 26 August 2025

  • 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 12:09, Tue 26 August 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. This has now been reported to Bovis homes who maintain this asset. If you have any further questions please contact them directly on: 0116 2180308

    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.
    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
    You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighways

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:32, Wed 27 August 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. This has now been reported to Bovis homes who maintain this asset. If you have any further questions please contact them directly on: 0116 2180308

    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.
    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
    You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighways

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:14, Wed 27 August 2025

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