Kent Solicitors

Trees tend to be thirsty and their roots travel far in search of water. They can cause major damage to the foundations of nearby buildings. The courts have to balance the desirability to preserve trees under Tree Preservation Orders against the desire to preserve buildings from damage

A recent case decided that the court should consider all possible means to achieve that balance and not simply knee-jerk into destroying the tree. For examples, the buildings foundations might be reinforced/underpinned

Labels: Tree preservation underpinning damage roots