Tree Health Assessment and Crown Reduction in a Marlow Conservation Area
A resident in Marlow contacted Elementree Care after growing concerned about a neighbour's tree that had been in visible decline for over two years. The tree overhung our client's property, and the ongoing dieback raised real concerns about falling deadwood and branch failure onto their garden and boundary. Our client had already approached the tree owner directly to flag the tree's deteriorating condition and the potential risk it posed. The two neighbours discussed the issue working towards an agreement on what maintenance work would resolve the risk without being excessive. Eventually, both parties agreed on a significant crown reduction of the overhanging limbs, aimed at stopping further debris and branch fall into our client's property.
Boundary tree disputes are common, especially where a neighbouring tree is ageing, declining, or overhanging a garden. If you're dealing with a similar situation, whether it's your own tree or a neighbour's, getting an independent tree assessment is the right first step. It gives both parties clear evidence to work from and, where the tree sits in a conservation area, forms the basis of the council application.
Navigating conservation area tree work regulations
Carried out a full tree health assessment and condition report
Prepared and submitted a formal application for proposed tree works to the local planning authority
Waited for council approval, granted a few weeks later
Completed the approved reduction work safely and to specification
Elementree Care provides tree health assessments, conservation area applications, and crown reduction services across Marlow and the surrounding Buckinghamshire area.
