Protected Trees

[Danger Phoenix]

We have a protected tree just outside our boundary but a considerable amount of its foliage hangs over our driveway. Unfortunately any cars parked in the drive look like a state within a few hours.

Is there anything that can be done, especially since the council's stance is:

There is a tree making a sticky mess on my car/ fruit trees that loose their fruit. Can I have the tree removed?

The council does not remove trees for this reason. These are seasonal problems that pruning cannot solve. However if the mess/fruit occurs on the public highway then we can arrange for the street cleansing department to clean the area.

 

[Danger Phoenix]

what fruit does the tree produce and can you eat them, if so maybe enjoy the free fruit?

Unfortunately no fruit... just leaves and pods of seeds which manage to get into the cars as soon as any door is opened.

 

[Danger Phoenix]

So it's not a complete block to cutting it down, you just have to follow the planning procedure. May be helpful if you've got a mate/associate who could provide a report stating the tree is about to fall down..

Their only protected when they are alive and well.

Any tree experts on these forums?

Hmm, so you can't trim anything that overhangs your border like an ordinary tree?

I could if it wasn't protected.

 

[Danger Phoenix]

Small hole in the bottom and fill it with milk and it won't be well for long.

I'm worried about parts of it falling off and hurting someone, damaging the cars and the house