MOUNT WAVERLEY, VIC 3149

Description

Front-yard landscaping and maintenance We would like to redesign and landscape the front yard in a different way that is easier to maintain, particularly as we are not at home all the time. Removing the tree would allow us to create a more practical and manageable landscape. Proximity to the house and potential structural damage The tree is tall and located very close to the basement and the foundations of the house. We have already noticed cracks appearing on the wall in the vicinity of the tree roots. We are concerned that continued root growth could potentially cause further damage to the structure in the future. Removing the tree now would help minimise the risk of the existing damage becoming worse. Protection of future landscaping and pathways We intend to install new landscaping and footpaths in this area. The tree roots could potentially cause the ground and pathways to become uneven over time, creating a trip hazard and potentially damaging the new landscaping. Removing the tree would allow us to establish the area properly and reduce the likelihood of future disruption or injury to occupants. Risk from falling palm branches As the tree is a palm, large branches/fronds have already fallen and caused damage to parked vehicles. Given the tree's height and its location, we are concerned about the potential for falling branches to cause further property damage or, more importantly, injury to people. Location within the property The tree is situated in the middle of the property rather than on the boundary or towards the side of the property. Its current location increases the potential impact on the house, vehicles, pathways and people using the property. If the tree were located on the boundary or away from these areas, the risks would be considerably less. For these reasons, we believe removing the tree would be a reasonable preventative measure to protect the house, future landscaping, vehicles and, most importantly, the safety of the occupants.

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