Tree Planting to Block View from Cottage - Page 2

Big Pete · #11 5th February 2010, 15:47

yep Hurricane and the salt this will dry the roots making them weaker so they blow over ..

also apparently once in the soil its not detected and nothing will grow again.safe guarding the future

los_design · #12 5th February 2010, 15:51

How far away from the house have they been planted?

An Oak tree will grow to 24m (78FT) in height and should be planted approx 30m (98ish ft) away from the house as a safe rule of thumb for distance.

The only claim apart from light you could have is damage/garden invasion by the roots but that ain't gonna help you at this stage.

HTH

betski · #13 5th February 2010, 15:53

5M from garden fence. 20M from house

los_design · #14 5th February 2010, 15:56

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Originally Posted by betski

5M from garden fence. 20M from house

Morons!!!

How many people plant things and do not appreciate that stuff GROWS!!!!!!

Do you get on with them?

betski · #15 5th February 2010, 16:03

yes (did). obviously, they put up a good front.

yorkshirejames · #16 9th February 2010, 07:58

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Originally Posted by betski

thx for your comments\advice. oak trees were planted. they're too far from the house to influence daylight\ground etc. the only plus point is the very high winds we often have. i'm sure they'll be blown over eventually.

a loss of a sea view affects the business income as the main draw for holiday guests is 'the view'.

it's definitely anti competitive but hard to prove. bring on the hurricane!

This seems like one of the few instances where the only way to get a just result is to deal with this yourself. Whether it be salt/matches or waiting until they have their vacation and getting a tree surgeon in (and blaming it on the local council if they ever ask if you knew anything).