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Sheridan Road street trees overgrown so now overhanging gardens
Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1264312-H5P6Y7.
The Plane trees in Sheridan Road are superb but they have been allowed to grow without any pruning for many years and their spread is now overhanging properties and about to reach windows and gutters in some places.
Please arrange for skillful pruning (not pollarding) to contain the spread while at the same time maintaining the overall appearance of this beautiful tree lined street.
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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.
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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.
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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
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