I think Shirley may be able to build an argument to the locals around just that issue BobTheGardener.
It would need to be put diplomatically, but given the choice of a garden at the site or Shirley feeling she was forced into selling the site to a developer, I wonder which the locals would prefer?
I have to agree regarding others views on a messy woodland Philippa. I'm currently in the process of getting such a site Local Nature Reserve (LNR) status. The local people do appreciate it very much, I rather like it too.
Switching hats between developer's friend (which paid the mortgage) and my other hat as a conservationist (which is woolly and keeps me marginally sane), would having a private nature reserve instead of a garden be a totally unacceptable outcome Shirley? Either and both would appeal to me.
One person's 'scruffy woodland' is another's interesting wildlife site. Your idea of a 'dream garden' could be someone else's nightmare. Should that gnarly, broken-down, mis-shapen tree in Sherwood Forest called the Major Oak be cut down and replaced with a nice symmetrical cedar or flowering cherry? After all it's hundreds of years old and looks half dead. Oh, wait a minute, it was voted Britain's tree of the year!
Even if it is just scruffy woodland, you will have to apply for planning permission to turn it into a garden, I would imagine. Just like people who extend their gardens into agricultural land in all innocence and are then surprised when they have to return it to agricultural land when the Council catches up with them.
I have a large Protected tree close to my house. I would like to cut this tree down and relocate a new tree to the bottom of my garden. I would be prepared to plant several trees for the council elsewhere. Do you think this is possible?
Hi, Terry. Welcome. I would start a new thread as this is a very old one.
Meanwhile, my parents had a protected tree within 5 metres of their house. When we sold the property, the new owner got permission to remove it, so, it is possible but will depend on individual circumstances.
The individual who will decide if it can be removed or not is the Tree Preservation Officer at your local Council. Dealings I've had with them before I've found them to be generally quite sympathetic. But it's the TPO you'll need to speak with. And welcome to the forum.
Billericay - Essex
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@terry28623 Rules are very tight with TPO'S do you have any paperwork relating to it you should have. Also anyone with land next to yours needs to be informed Not normally as simple as taking one out and planting more I think these kind of offers are normally refused but it may depend on circumstance. If you type Tree Preservation Order at the top of the page you will see comments to a post of mine.
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I think Shirley may be able to build an argument to the locals around just that issue BobTheGardener.
It would need to be put diplomatically, but given the choice of a garden at the site or Shirley feeling she was forced into selling the site to a developer, I wonder which the locals would prefer?
I have to agree regarding others views on a messy woodland Philippa. I'm currently in the process of getting such a site Local Nature Reserve (LNR) status. The local people do appreciate it very much, I rather like it too.
Switching hats between developer's friend (which paid the mortgage) and my other hat as a conservationist (which is woolly and keeps me marginally sane), would having a private nature reserve instead of a garden be a totally unacceptable outcome Shirley? Either and both would appeal to me.
You will have to give a presentation and put your case forward they might be scared your a property developer.
One person's 'scruffy woodland' is another's interesting wildlife site. Your idea of a 'dream garden' could be someone else's nightmare. Should that gnarly, broken-down, mis-shapen tree in Sherwood Forest called the Major Oak be cut down and replaced with a nice symmetrical cedar or flowering cherry? After all it's hundreds of years old and looks half dead. Oh, wait a minute, it was voted Britain's tree of the year!
Dealings I've had with them before I've found them to be generally quite sympathetic.
But it's the TPO you'll need to speak with.
And welcome to the forum.
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Not normally as simple as taking one out and planting more I think these kind of offers are normally refused but it may depend on circumstance.
If you type Tree Preservation Order at the top of the page you will see comments to a post of mine.