Abbey Lane

Overview

Leicester City Council are planning to carry out work to remove a semi-mature Norway Maple tree, located on Abbey Lane.

This tree is situated within the grass verge on Abbey Lane to the front of 226 Abbey Lane.

This tree is being removed due to an established link between the tree and property damage.

In line with the council’s tree policy, where trees are a present danger or nuisance (in law), the council will address this with tree works.

The pruning of these trees is not a long-term option in this situation.

Replacement planting will be undertaken, though it will not be at this location, as other trees will likely continue the nuisance.

The Environmental Act 2021 requires us to consult with members of the public before felling any tree on an urban road (a street tree). See Environmental Act 2021, Chapter 30, Part 6, 115(2) for exceptions to this rule.

We are seeking views on our proposal to remove this tree.