Dave at kelton Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 15/02/2020 at 18:13, JTaylor91 said: I had to go pick two of the garden chairs up in my bloody dressing gown. What were they doing in your dressing gown😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 47 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: Bad up here in the valley's. Thankfully, we are okay. Glad you saved Steve, yes I seen the valleys had a real kicking as with many others parts of the UK. I really do feel sorry for them as I could not imagine the heartbreak they are feeling to be flooded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoolinDalton Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Weather not bad here, lots of wind and rain yesterday...but not as bad as some poor souls. Just got back from Walsall 20 minutes ago....took my son to karate black belt training. On the way down, it rained here and there but nothing bad. When we got to the A38, Derby, at the River Derwent, the sight of the floods really brought it home how lucky we are up here! Fields were flooded as far as I could see, in both directions. As we drove further along the A 38, more fields were underwater. At Lichfield, the road after the roundabout (the A5) was closed due to flooding, which meant a detour through the narrow lanes, which were also flooded but not too bad! My son commented on how the farmers might lose the crops that were poking through. It absolutely tossed it down in Bloxwich (next to Walsall) at approx 1pm but when we came out of the leisure centre at 4pm, it was fine! On the way back, when I exited the M18 onto the A1, it was hailstoning, with a vicious crosswind. I saw lightning which actually made the horizon GREEN! Just hope everyone is safe and well, wherever you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 still unsettled for the rest of the week , countryfile forecast . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 16/02/2020 at 16:48, JohnfromUK said: I have some very large trees (Sycamore and Holm oak) close to the house - but they have tree preservation orders so I can't do anything. These days, your property isn't your own to look after. It is dome by someone remotely in an office 10 miles away who makes the decision based on forms and reports (which I have to pay for). Under the TPO regulations if they are dead, dying or dangerous you can deal with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 42 minutes ago, Fisheruk said: Under the TPO regulations if they are dead, dying or dangerous you can deal with them. You still need Planning permission! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 6 hours ago, Fisheruk said: Under the TPO regulations if they are dead, dying or dangerous you can deal with them. That is true, but 'dying' and 'dangerous' are grey areas. My sycamore is certainly old, and does have some 'dieback' from time to time, which I can get permission to trim out. The fact that IF it fell, it would almost certainly hit a building (3 out of 4 directions) does not satisfy dangerous. 'Nuisance' with leaves, seeds, fallen small debris is not sufficient. 5 hours ago, Lampwick said: You still need Planning permission Correct, you need the Council's permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Ring the council say this tree is danger of falling your property and possible danger to life it needs taking down now. Can you go ahead, when they start saying can't do this that and all the rest. Say so your accepting responsibility and liability for loss and damage. Know a few people who have done this. And been told to go ahead and take it down. Works for some and not others. If it is a danger you should be able to make it safe. Prune it all back to main trunk and be prepared to argue your decision. Sycamores are a nightmare as they don't give much warning just crack and snap off. Fell out of a few when they snapped as a child in the 70,s trying to get birds eggs. Only so many times you can go to A&E with bruises cuts and concussion before questions are being asked 😯🥴 knocking on doors to have ambulance phoned for your mate who fell and couldn't get up isn't fun, especially when his mum comes running and screaming looking for someone to blame 🤫 Go on chop it down, I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 I wouldnt touch a tree with a tpo without direct authorisation from the tree warden. Cut it down you could face a £30k fine. Ask for a 30% reduction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: I wouldnt touch a tree with a tpo without direct authorisation from the tree warden. Agreed; This gives some idea of the size of tree. The trunk is approximately 10m from the house and I estimate the height at 25 to 30m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 3 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: Agreed; This gives some idea of the size of tree. The trunk is approximately 10m from the house and I estimate the height at 25 to 30m. Yes I would ask for a good reduction 20-30%, get some of that wind out of its sails. That's a very nicely shaped tree and be a shame to drop it unless the roots were now messing with your foundations 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Nice tree in the wrong place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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