Hey SS'ers
We have a significant tree on our PPOR. It is a lilly pilly, around 20 metres, and is significant because it measures >2metres around the base. Why on earth it was planted there beggars belief.
To do anything with it that impacts on its appearance, we need council approval to do so. We are unlikely to get Council approval as it is around 4 metres from the street and removal/trim will impact hugely on the street front. Nevertheless we will apply because the neighbour has indicated it is impacting on her and has blocked her drains etc etc.
Hers is a newish place, say 10 years old and a duplex. The Council suggest the developer should have ensured the tree roots were unable to get into the new pvc pipes that should have been installed and I tend to agree with that. But our soil is very reactive clay, so the ground is cracking up thanks to the drought, so that could have cracked the pipes and the roots go in. Also, it is a female lilly pilly and as the branches overhang her property they drop onto the roof. We know they do because we can hear them.
We are happy to trim the tree but to solve her problems would be a major $$$$ job, and I dont think the council will give us approval to do so anyway. But we are liable for damage if any occurs. What the hell are people supposed to do......
We are getting an arborist in to determine whether the tree is healthy or not - they are pro tree so their stand is to preserve not take away. Has anyone else had these kinds of issues?
We have a significant tree on our PPOR. It is a lilly pilly, around 20 metres, and is significant because it measures >2metres around the base. Why on earth it was planted there beggars belief.
To do anything with it that impacts on its appearance, we need council approval to do so. We are unlikely to get Council approval as it is around 4 metres from the street and removal/trim will impact hugely on the street front. Nevertheless we will apply because the neighbour has indicated it is impacting on her and has blocked her drains etc etc.
Hers is a newish place, say 10 years old and a duplex. The Council suggest the developer should have ensured the tree roots were unable to get into the new pvc pipes that should have been installed and I tend to agree with that. But our soil is very reactive clay, so the ground is cracking up thanks to the drought, so that could have cracked the pipes and the roots go in. Also, it is a female lilly pilly and as the branches overhang her property they drop onto the roof. We know they do because we can hear them.
We are happy to trim the tree but to solve her problems would be a major $$$$ job, and I dont think the council will give us approval to do so anyway. But we are liable for damage if any occurs. What the hell are people supposed to do......
We are getting an arborist in to determine whether the tree is healthy or not - they are pro tree so their stand is to preserve not take away. Has anyone else had these kinds of issues?