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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, June 25, 2018

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor K. Mahon

"Has the Department come up with a resolution to the trees in Bancroft Park open space that are infringing on residents at Bancroft Crescent in Tallaght?  Several representations have been made at Area Committee Meetings on this issue. If the issue has not been resolved can the Chief Executive agree to meet residents and find a solution?"

REPLY:

"As indicated in previous reports on this matter, the tree planting within Bancroft Park along the rear boundaries of properties in Bancroft Crescent has 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.  The Council will arrange to meet with residents of Bancroft Crescent to discuss this proposal.

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 any works agreed arising from meeting with the residents may be accommodated as part of a future programme of tree maintenance for the Park."