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11 Parkway - ivy damaging property fence

Reported via mobile in the Damage Caused By a Street Tree category anonymously at 18:54, Sun 16 November 2025

Sent to Merton Council 1 minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1263883-Y3D1P1.

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My property’s (11 Parkway, SW20 9HE) fence has been damaged by ivy and other trees encroaching on it on the Cannon Hill Common side.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a problem with a street tree.

    We aim to inspect street tree problems within 10 working days of being reported, or 2 hours if the tree is dangerous. We aim to carry out any necessary work within 30 working days.

    Did you know…?
    We care for more than 20,000 street trees in Merton, including pruning, pollarding, and planting hundreds each year to keep streets green, safe, and walkable.

    Posted by Merton Council at 18:54, Sun 16 November 2025

  • Thank you for your report. If it’s alleged that a public tree is causing property damage, the property owner has the right to make a claim against the Council. Please see following for details: https://www.merton.gov.uk/ council-and-local-democracy/ complaints-comments/ insurance-claims According to Merton Council’s policy document: Tree Strategy 2023–2029 and common law precedents: Residents have right to prune overhanging branches or encroaching roots up to their property boundary, provided the tree is not protected (e.g. by a Tree Preservation Order) or in a conservation area. The pruned material remains council property, but you do not need to return it and please dispose of in legal and appropriate manner. Please note that access to council land is not permitted during such work for safety reasons. Removing a large proportion of a tree’s crown can adversely affect its health and increase the risk of decline or death. Please only prune back as necessary. We recommend using a qualified tree surgeon for safe, professional work: https://www.trees.org.uk/ Find-a-professional

    Posted by Merton Council at 15:07, Wednesday 14 January 2026

  • What are you proposing to do about the roots of the ivy on the council side of the boundary that are causing damage to my fence? Can I remove them?

    Posted anonymously at 16:20, Wednesday 14 January 2026

  • What are you proposing to do about the roots of the ivy on the council side of the boundary that are causing damage to my fence? Can I remove them?

    Posted anonymously at 16:23, Wednesday 14 January 2026

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