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Tree covering telegraph pole
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There is a huge tree overhanging and covering a telegraph pole .. The tree is located on the footpath that runs between Oxford rd and Crown Rd, behind Exeter Hall.. It is also over hanging my neighbours garden, and is causing concern.. What 3 words location is.... SURFACES.AWAKENING.STICK
Council ref: ENQ251051481
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Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
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Trees can disrupt telephone signals by reflecting or absorbing radio waves, particularly in wet weather. Growing tree roots can damage the pole or the cables attached to it.Falling branches can cause significant damage to the pole and wires.Trees near poles can be a safety hazard,especially if branches fall onto the wires, potentially leading to electrical shocks or other injuries. The trees proximity to the pole will make it difficult for any maintenance to be carried out on the pole and cable's. Therefore it's essential a reasonable distance between the tree and telegraph pole to prevent signal interference, structural damage, safety hazards and potentially legal liability.
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Thank you for your report. I have visited site and assessed the trees in their location. The trees present are on land not deemed to be part of the publicly maintained highway by OCC in our capacity as local highway authority. The trees present are on land maintainable by an adjacent landowner and not by the County Council. You can access the land registry at: https://www.gov.uk/ search-property-information-land-registry to find details of the adjacent landowner to pursue your enquiry. You are also within your common law rights as a landowner to cut any overhanging vegetation back to the boundary line of your property.
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