House With Nearby Trees

[OldChestNuts]

I wanted to see people's opinion with regards to two house that a friend wants to buy with nearby trees. House A with TPO on the trees that is about 10 metres away at the rear garden. The neighbour house also has a tall tree with TPO and almost overhang onto the roof/tiles.

House B neighbour's trees overhang above the roof/tiles. The tree is two metres away from the wall of the house. It is more than 20m tall and not sure what type of trees it is.

I kind of telling my friend to walk away, but they like the houses. I thin

[bobbinwales]

Ha not oldchestnut trees are they?
Did the survey say anything?

[youngmafbog]

Tall trees that near the house, then walk away. Especially with a TPO on them.

I would suggest checking the house can be insured without a hefty premium added.

[Khandro]

Anything overhanging his land he can have lopped, nobody has right to a view, thought there are laws about recently planted trees called 'ancient lights';
https://www.britannica.com/topic/ancient-lights

[youngmafbog]

Khandro, I am not sure that is correct if ther eis a TPO. It would need written consent from the local authority.

[The Builder]

As a very rough rule, the root-bowls of many trees can extend to at least the height of the tree.
10 metres away may be Ok (only excavation pits can say for sure.

2 metres from a building is asking for problems. Having a TPO would suggest that the trees are not simply cheap fir/softwood, but something quite substantial.
Concrete root barriers could be installed, but if it affects the trees, then it could all end in tears.

[OldChestNuts]

But I guess, if the tree need lopping/trimming it could be asked for permission from the council.

[bookbinder]

If your friend wants to trim those trees, he/she should approach the local council for further advice.
https://www.trees.org.uk/Help-Advice/Public/How-can-I-find-out-if-the-trees-within-my-ownershi

[The Builder]

Dangerous branches can be removed, but only if the damage to the tree is minimal.
Lopping/topping is not allowed.
Yes, the local authority can be "persuaded", but they wouldn't want to take the responsibility for the decision. They would most likely ask for a tree specialist's report (at your expense.)

Anything you can actually see could be dealt with. I'd be much more concerned about the hidden potential problems (roots.)

[Atheist]

I'd avoid a house with a tree nearby (TPO or not), just as I'd avoid a Listed Building.

[OldChestNuts]

I know some people don't like trees too close to houses. I remember a friend at work, he used to tell he can't sleep because a tree on his drive is bothering him. The tree "was" owned by the council. He even suggested ideas to get his L plate car driver daughter crash into it as an accident. The tree is now long gone. So he can sleep now. Not sure how he got rid of it though.

[OldChestNuts]

However, the estate agent seems to have been very honest about tellingy friend that the house has TPO on the trees and will mean it will be more difficult to sell. I think that info should be taken seriously. If it's me I will walk away as it is too much headache to deal with boundary, trees disputes.