Fearful neighbour's bid to chop down oak tree blocked
Under planning law, applicants do not need to be the owner of a site or property to apply for planning permission, although ownership is required to enact any potential subsequent approval.Mr Hackney claimed the "nuisance" oak had "outgrown its position" and caused blockages in the sewer network as well as pushing up nearby tarmac and blocking light.He told the council meeting the potential for the tree to fall on his thatched cottage was a "frightening prospect".
But John Jackson, chair of the Kings Newton Residents Association, said the oak was healthy, could live for several centuries, and "doesn't demonstrate any reasonable risk".He said the original ancient oak had formed the meeting spot for village elders for many years.Councillor Amy Wheelton dubbed the oak "beautiful" while her council colleague Andrew Kirke said there was "no reason to chop down such a healthy specimen".
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