Thanks r1ch. Just can't understand why it's an issue all of a sudden (unless of course she / the housing office wanted it for their xmas tree!!!) LOL
as if!
That's useful to bear in mind about hedges - I think nowadays we have to ask permission before planting hedges or shrubs that can grow to be quite large - that's probably why!
- I don't mind that at all but do object to an existing tree being needlessly stunted (she said it would "grow out lovely if you let us take the top off" ie. it would widen rather than grow taller - but wouldn't that mean the roots would extend outwards to the length of the branches too? Thereby increasing the likelihood of the root system damaging the structure of the house?
Clearly I don't know enough about trees! Any tree surgeons home from work yet??