Crown reduction of four oak trees in rear gardens on Berther Road

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Summary

The owner of 6 Meadowlands is asking the council for permission to reduce the spread of four oak trees in the rear gardens of neighbouring properties at 18 and 20 Berther Road. The trees currently overhang the garden at 6 Meadowlands, and the proposed work would cut back their crowns by about 2 to 3 metres on the side facing that garden. The site is a detached house built between 1950 and 1966 in the Emerson Park area of Hornchurch. Emerson Park rail station is right next door, about a 2-minute walk away. The area has very little direct line-of-sight between properties, so this work would mainly affect the immediate gardens involved. Oak trees in this area may be covered by a Tree Preservation Order, which means the council must give permission before any work can go ahead. The council will consider whether the reduction is necessary and whether it could harm the long-term health of the trees.

What you can do

You can comment on this application on the Havering Council planning portal using reference T0039.26. The council can consider whether the work is necessary and whether it would harm the health or appearance of the trees. They cannot take into account personal views about neighbours unless linked to a planning reason.