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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, March 26, 2018

QUESTION NO. 16

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the CEO to refer to recent motions in the name of this member in respect of Trees in the 30 acres off Greenhills Road noting the continued concerns of residents of Bancroft Avenue and Crescent in respect of the impact of some Trees on houses; will he detail actions now proposed to deal with those concerns and will he make a statement?"

REPLY:

"As indicated in the previous report on this matter, the tree planting within Bancroft Park (referred to as the 30 acres) along the rear boundaries of properties in Bancroft Crescent has recently been inspected.  The issue relates to trees from within the Park overhanging the private property boundaries.  In order to provide clearance of trees overhanging the property boundaries, it would be necessary to remove all trees located within 3m of the boundary walls.  However, consideration will need to be given by the residents to the resultant possibility of opening up this strip to opportunities for anti-social behaviour. 

Tree pruning or removal works within Bancroft Park at the rear of Bancroft Crescent are not included in the 2017-2019 Tree Maintenance Programme but may be accommodated as part of a future programme of tree maintenance for the Park.

In regard to Bancroft Avenue, there is an issue in relation to a property where a large cypress tree overhangs the rear boundary from within Bancroft Park.  The residents at this location have advised the Council representative who met with them that they do not wish to have the tree removed as it provides privacy from the adjoining sports facility but they require the tree to be pruned.  Works on the tree at this location are listed as part of the planned programme of work for trees in Bancroft estate which was scheduled for 2017.  These works have now being carried forward for completion as early as possible in 2018."