Trees near house

13Ballymore · 18-06-2022 3:10pm #1

Hi I've a few conifer trees near the house that I've bought. What is the law around removing the trees now as the roots have uprooted the tarmac and are near the foundations. It's in an urban area.

Thanks

looksee · 18-06-2022 7:09pm

Some of the exceptions where a felling licence is not required

Any hazel, apple, plum, damson, pear or cherry tree grown for the value of its fruit.

A tree standing within 30.8m (100ft.) of a building.

Trees in a borough or urban district.

A tree certified by the local authority as dangerous to road traffic on account of age or condition or being felled under Section 70 of the Roads Act 1993.

A tree uprooted or cut down by direction of the Minister responsible because it is a danger or obstruction to telegraph or telephone wires.

A tree cut down by a local authority in connection with road construction etc.

You are probably covered by point 2 (within 100ft of a building) or point 3.

https://crann.ie/trees/legislation/#:~:text=The%20Forestry%20Act%202014%20(replaced,licence%20from%20the%20Forest%20Service.

18-06-2022 7:11pm

And as long as they are on your property of course.

13Ballymore · 18-06-2022 8:22pm

Okay great, so no need for a felling licence. But can I cut them now or do I have to wait until September 1. I rang the local co co and they hadn't a clue.

TIA

Jim_Hodge · 18-06-2022 9:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119220899#Comment_119220899

Cut them whenever it suits you.

standardg60 · 18-06-2022 10:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119220899#Comment_119220899

What's new with co cos. Up to you whether you want to check for nests OP

13Ballymore · 19-06-2022 1:02am

Perfect, thank you 😊

Trees near house

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