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Tree is causing internal wall damage within property in dry weather conditions

Reported via Android in the Damage Caused By a Street Tree category anonymously at 17:07, Thursday 9 April 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1279030-Y3P7T1.

Tree is causing ongoing internal & external damage to 50 cavendish road for the past 4 years . independent report carried out highlighted Tree as the issue by structural engineer. Also causing a sticky sap to surrounding parked cars in summer. Tree has also grown between and above local telephone lines between nearby telegraph pole and local domestic premises.

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 17:07, Thursday 9 April 2026

  • Thank you for your report. Our records show that our contractor has made several attempts to carry out branch reduction on this tree. Unfortunately, parked vehicles beneath the tree have prevented the work from going ahead due to health and safety requirements. If you are able to help by ensuring vehicles are moved during the scheduled works, please email streettrees@merton.gov.uk and confirm that you give permission for us to share your preferred contact details with our contractor.

    Posted by Merton Council at 11:37, Friday 10 April 2026

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 17:51, Thursday 7 May 2026

  • No contact by anyone regarding parking and dates due for mitigation works to take place has been received even though I have authorised my email address to be forwarded on for contact purposes. PLEASE NOTE AREA BUSY FOR PARKING DUE TO UNDERGROUND STATION NEAR BY.

    Posted anonymously at 17:01, Monday 11 May 2026

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