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Cutting down VERY overgrown shrubs and trees

WaltKowalski · 2012-01-05 19:53:29

I have an exceptionally overgrown garden. No exaggeration - it's jungle like! Mostly hedging with about 3 trees. My neighbours have no problem with them all coming down - they're ugly and block light. But I'm wondering if there's any permission I need to get from the council or some other organisation to cut down the…

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05-01-2012 8:53pm

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WaltKowalski

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I have an exceptionally overgrown garden.

No exaggeration - it's jungle like! Mostly hedging with about 3 trees.

My neighbours have no problem with them all coming down - they're ugly and block light.

But I'm wondering if there's any permission I need to get from the council or some other organisation to cut down the trees?

I doubt they're protected but how do I find out for sure if the are?

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#2 05-01-2012 8:57pm
magicbastarder

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if they're within 100 foot of a dwelling, you don't need a tree felling licence.

http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about1220.html

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#3 05-01-2012 9:01pm
WaltKowalski

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They are.
That's great - thanks for the info and reply.

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