Overhanging Trees.

I`m new here and need a bit of advice regarding the overhanging fir tree and laurels at the bottom of our garden. The owner is not interested, refuses to do anything, he is not a nice person to talk to. The fir tree is tucked away in the corner of his garden, partly hidden by a silver birch tree, so it does not bother him.
About four years ago I paid to have the laurels cut back inline to the fence, but the owner refused to let us reduce the height. I even offered to pay towards the removal of the fir tree.Its since grown back again.
As you can see from the images my neighbours have a nice view and plenty of light.
My view is of a jungle and towering fir tree, and our garden is in the shade from about 15.00 onwards. If that tree came down it would cause damage to my house.
What can I do? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Unfortunately it doesn't really matter about your neighbours view.
Your best bet is to have a look into the high hedges legislation; the local council canact to enforce your complaint. See here for details High hedges: complaining to the council
Depends on both height and number. The fir tree would probably not come under this.
The best solution would be to come to an agreement with your neighbour; they may have a good reason for not wanting the height reduced.

 

• If the roots of a neighbouring tree or hedge are affecting your garden you should talk to your nieghbour first if possible before you apply to the council you could mention on a windy day someone could be injured by a falling branch and what then? isit it better to avoid legal action by sorting the tree s out now.? Look at the site nigel sent