From 16 to 21 Summit Close.

Nos, 5 and 6. These trees were planted under the street lighting. Silver birch trees are prolific growers when the conditions are right which they obviously are as all of the trees the council planted have proved to be. Not only obscuring the street lights but their roots and proximity to residents property is causing substantial damage to walls and driveways. One tree has already been removed due to the damage caused. These trees also add to the suffering of people with hay fever and the subsequent breathing difficulties. There are several underground streams providing a constant supply of water. This type of tree should not have been planted within 10 Meters of properties due to excessive root spread.