Tree and woodland management policies and procedures

This will include all other enquiries where the Council is not legally obliged to respond or take action or that are not considered to require essential tree works in line with good practice.  For example, where there is no immediate danger or health and safety issue, or no direct damage or legal nuisance.

The Council will therefore not give priority to pruning trees that are reported to be blocking sunlight or a view, complaints about leaf fall, debris, overhanging branches, trees obstructing satellite dishes, overgrown trees.

These types of enquiry will not be logged for an officer response or further action, however the customer service team will provide general advice in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures: All policies relating to tree management are closely guided by Statute Law (Acts of Parliament), English Common Law (Case Law) and modern Arboricultural best practices.