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Hedge on Blackpond Lane at junction with Cherry Tree Road

Reported via desktop in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 13:02, Tuesday 25 March 2025

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7335179.

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The hedge on Blackpond Lane to the north of Cherry Tree Rd in Farnham Common has overgrown across Blackpond Lane and it is now not possible to stop at the give way line and see the traffic coming down the hill. Turing out of Cherry Tree Rd requires drivers to block Blackpond Lane to get visibility. this is creating a significant risk of an accident. If this cant be rectified, maybe a reduced speed limit should be applied to Blackpond Lane to manage the risk.

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  • All wild birds are protected. This includes their nests (whilst in use or being built) as well as any eggs the nest may contain. Under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to:
    • intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird
    • intentionally damage, destroy or take the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built (nests of golden eagle, white tailed eagle and osprey are protected all year round)
    • intentionally destroy an egg of any wild bird
    • intentionally or recklessly disturb certain wild birds or their dependent young while they are nesting (including disturbance of nesting young)
    Although no dates are legally stated between which hedges cannot be trimmed, cut, laid or coppiced, the main bird breeding season is recognised as being between 1 March and 31 July which we adhere to. Please note, if the issue reported is classified by our Highway Officer as an emergency, arrangements will be made to make the hedge safe for both road and pedestrian users in line with our Highways Safety Inspection Policy.

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 13:02, Tuesday 25 March 2025

  • Update

    We have investigated the issue reported and found that it is on private land. We have written to the landowner using our powers under the Highways Act 1980, in an attempt to resolve the issue.

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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    Regards
    Buckinghamshire Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 12:15, Tuesday 1 April 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.