Hello,
I have a question that has come up due to the subdivision of our plot. We are building in a new development area, which means there are currently no houses here. The exact property boundaries have only now been established. There is a large lime tree on the neighboring property that is becoming an issue for us. It was previously assumed that the lime tree was farther away from us, but this clearly isn’t the case. Our house is supposed to be built with a 3m (10 feet) setback from the boundary line towards the lime tree. The building permit / planning permission application has not yet been submitted.
Do we have any options to take action regarding this lime tree on the neighbor’s property? We are concerned about several issues: shading, debris, and the potential risk to our house— which will be just over 8m (26 feet) tall— in strong winds.
Or are we possibly overestimating the problem?
Thank you very much for your advice!
I have a question that has come up due to the subdivision of our plot. We are building in a new development area, which means there are currently no houses here. The exact property boundaries have only now been established. There is a large lime tree on the neighboring property that is becoming an issue for us. It was previously assumed that the lime tree was farther away from us, but this clearly isn’t the case. Our house is supposed to be built with a 3m (10 feet) setback from the boundary line towards the lime tree. The building permit / planning permission application has not yet been submitted.
Do we have any options to take action regarding this lime tree on the neighbor’s property? We are concerned about several issues: shading, debris, and the potential risk to our house— which will be just over 8m (26 feet) tall— in strong winds.
Or are we possibly overestimating the problem?
Thank you very much for your advice!
Parking permanently under trees leaves stains on the roof that cannot be removed.
Maybe regular cleaning with a water hose helps, but as a student, I skipped that, and eventually my compact car’s roof was ruined.
The argument "trees cause dirt" doesn’t work with authorities at all! Any application is rejected immediately based on that.
Maybe regular cleaning with a water hose helps, but as a student, I skipped that, and eventually my compact car’s roof was ruined.
The argument "trees cause dirt" doesn’t work with authorities at all! Any application is rejected immediately based on that.
Schimi1791 schrieb:
There are seven large birch trees along our street. Four of them will be removed this month because they shade the neighbor’s new photovoltaic system.Debede, dehakape. Someone is cutting down trees to produce more "green" electricity. No comment.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Winniefred3 Oct 2021 12:10Tolentino schrieb:
Or someone is spraying the lime tree with toxic pesticidesI don’t think so. I would have noticed that. It’s part of a very old tree population in the area; there are many other large, old lime and chestnut trees, etc. We’ve lived here for quite a while, so I would have been aware of something like that. Also, I don’t know how you would even spray a fully grown lime tree. It’s probably at least 25m (82 feet) tall.
Winniefred schrieb:
I also wouldn’t know how to spray a fully grown linden tree. It’s probably already around 25m (82 feet) tall.Of course, with chemtrails *ducks and runs*https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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So far, I’m currently a street parking owner on a street full of lime trees (linden trees). That’s probably why I dislike lime trees so much. They produce an incredible amount of sticky residue, which is really unpleasant. I have to scrape that stuff off the entire car. There are wasps all over the car. Maybe only someone with the same experience can understand that feeling. 😉 However, the car itself isn’t my main concern since it would be parked under the carport.
What worries me more is the photovoltaic system and the house facade. That sticky residue will surely coat and clog the photovoltaic panels. It’s not just an annoying visual issue, but it would also cause losses in productivity. The exterior plaster on the facade will certainly suffer as well, and it attracts a lot of wasps. Also, in strong winds, I’m concerned my house could be at risk of damage. Falling branches, or even the whole crown bending in the direction of the house. But of course, this is initially only a hypothetical risk—I’m not sure if it will actually happen.
Cutting down trees to produce green energy probably makes ecological sense. Just do the math on how much coal power generation you save if the photovoltaic system contributes to self-sufficiency with high efficiency. Replacement or compensatory planting would most likely always be required anyway. And well, who was there first... If you think that way, then you probably shouldn’t build anything at all. 😉
I can’t provide a better picture right now. In the drawing, the lime tree is on the right, my property is on the left. The boundary is the marked line. The house is planned to be set up 3 meters (10 feet) from the drawn line. I’ll provide better pictures later.
As I said, I’m not determined yet to have the tree removed. I just want to see if my concerns are completely unfounded and whether I even have any legal standing.
Best regards!
What worries me more is the photovoltaic system and the house facade. That sticky residue will surely coat and clog the photovoltaic panels. It’s not just an annoying visual issue, but it would also cause losses in productivity. The exterior plaster on the facade will certainly suffer as well, and it attracts a lot of wasps. Also, in strong winds, I’m concerned my house could be at risk of damage. Falling branches, or even the whole crown bending in the direction of the house. But of course, this is initially only a hypothetical risk—I’m not sure if it will actually happen.
Cutting down trees to produce green energy probably makes ecological sense. Just do the math on how much coal power generation you save if the photovoltaic system contributes to self-sufficiency with high efficiency. Replacement or compensatory planting would most likely always be required anyway. And well, who was there first... If you think that way, then you probably shouldn’t build anything at all. 😉
I can’t provide a better picture right now. In the drawing, the lime tree is on the right, my property is on the left. The boundary is the marked line. The house is planned to be set up 3 meters (10 feet) from the drawn line. I’ll provide better pictures later.
As I said, I’m not determined yet to have the tree removed. I just want to see if my concerns are completely unfounded and whether I even have any legal standing.
Best regards!
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