Hi there, I've been browsing the forums for a while and finally decided to register.
There is a large tree opposite our house in Upper Hutt that completely blocks our sun from about 3.30pm in the summer, shading our entire entertaining area. It's a massive pain in the a$$.
It's on the berm outside our neighbors house and I know that the tree is council responsibility, based on a quick conversation with a council employee (I'm still waiting for a callback from the person in charge of trees). I also know tress can be covered by protection orders etc, which can vary from council to council. I don't think it's native.
I'm going to ask for the tree to be removed, or at the very least trimmed. I haven't spoken with the neighbor about this, but seeing as it's not their land I don't see a reason to, unless the council say yes it can be done, and then I'll let them know of my request.
Having never dealt with the council for such matters before I'm wondering if anyone can shed light on the chances of them taking action?
I know that if it was on my neighbors land, I could ask for it to be removed because it affects the enjoyment of my property. I'm just hoping the same rules apply to the council owned trees!
Cheers
MHK
There is a large tree opposite our house in Upper Hutt that completely blocks our sun from about 3.30pm in the summer, shading our entire entertaining area. It's a massive pain in the a$$.
It's on the berm outside our neighbors house and I know that the tree is council responsibility, based on a quick conversation with a council employee (I'm still waiting for a callback from the person in charge of trees). I also know tress can be covered by protection orders etc, which can vary from council to council. I don't think it's native.
I'm going to ask for the tree to be removed, or at the very least trimmed. I haven't spoken with the neighbor about this, but seeing as it's not their land I don't see a reason to, unless the council say yes it can be done, and then I'll let them know of my request.
Having never dealt with the council for such matters before I'm wondering if anyone can shed light on the chances of them taking action?
I know that if it was on my neighbors land, I could ask for it to be removed because it affects the enjoyment of my property. I'm just hoping the same rules apply to the council owned trees!
Cheers
MHK
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