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Neighbours Row over Felled Trees (28 September 2011)

Date: 28/09/2011
Duncan Lewis, Legal News Solicitors, Neighbours Row over Felled Trees

Andrew Partridge chopped down 11 of his neighbour's trees and caused damaged to another 21 trees surrounding his home because he was convinced that they were blocking his TV channel reception. Mr. Partridge cut down the 30-foot high Scots pine trees that were growing on agricultural land behind his home and he has been ordered to pay £2,500 in compensation to the landowner. However, Mr. Partridge may be required to pay more compensation if his neighbour takes further civil action against him to recoup more of the £17,000 of damage he has caused to the tall pine trees. Mr. Partridge was also handed an 80-hour community service order by Norwich Crown Court.

The court was informed that Mr. Partridge had received several warnings to cease cutting back the trees. When Mr. Partridge ignored the warnings, he was personally asked by the landowner, Julian Taylor, to stop felling. Mr. Taylor told that Mr. Partridge had made a “lame excuse” that he was felling the trees to “improve his television reception”.

Mr. Taylor claimed that the belt of mature trees would take between 15 and 20 years to recover from the damage caused by Mr. Partridge. He claimed that while the compensation covered a proportion of the damage, it failed to cover the loss of amenity. Mr. Taylor stated that he would return to his lawyers and seek advice on further civil action against Mr. Partridge.

Duncan Lewis’ housing solicitors are able to provide solutions to a whole range of housing disputes. The department regularly represents clients in court, ensuring they receive high quality assistance throughout their case.