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East Hampshire District Council (21 013 718)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 20-Jan-2022
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to reconsult neighbours after changing the description for work to a protected tree. We are unlikely to find fault in the Council’s actions. And any injustice is insufficient to warrant our involvement.
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Cambridge City Council (21 013 703)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 19-Jan-2022
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a remedial notice issued under high hedges legislation. Ms X exercised her right of appeal to the Planning Inspectorate and the matter is outside our jurisdiction.
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London Borough of Enfield (21 013 561)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 18-Jan-2022
Summary: We will not exercise discretion to investigate this complaint about a highway tree which was received outside the normal 12-month period for investigating complaints. There is no evidence to suggest that Mr X could not have complained to us sooner.
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Blackburn with Darwen Council (21 005 909)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 17-Jan-2022
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to take action over a hardstanding which Mr X says has damaged his trees. This is a private matter, and it is reasonable for Mr X to seek a remedy by way of the courts.
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Suffolk County Council (21 013 586)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 17-Jan-2022
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to treat a tree. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council.
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Cheshire East Council (21 013 318)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 17-Jan-2022
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about damage to the complainant’s property and possessions caused by a fall of a tree belonging to the Council. This is because it is reasonable for the complainant to submit a claim to the Council’s insurers or the courts if no liability is accepted for any damages.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 13-Jan-2022
Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint that the Council has refused to allow the removal of trees which are subject to tree preservation orders. This is because the complainant has used their right of appeal to the Planning Inspector.
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Birmingham City Council (21 012 818)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 10-Jan-2022
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s maintenance of a highway tree and the adjacent footway. It is not our role to decide the level of maintenance required. It is reasonable for Mr X to submit a claim to the Council’s insurers or seek a remedy in the courts for any damage or injury sustained by his claim of negligence.
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Suffolk County Council (21 002 278)
Statement Not upheld Trees 07-Jan-2022
Summary: Miss X complained the Council failed to remove or properly cut back a tree near to her home. The Ombudsman has not found fault with the Council’s decision-making.
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Havant Borough Council (21 005 615)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 07-Jan-2022
Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint that the Council wrongly made tree preservation orders in 2020 which she wants removing. We cannot achieve the outcome Mrs X wants. It is reasonable for her to apply to remove the tree preservation orders which would provide a right of appeal, if refused, to the planning inspector.