Potential Tree Removal: 65 Roche Way, Wellingborough

Overview

Street Tree Removal Notice at  65 Roche Way, Wellingborough

Following a recent inspection four trees have been identified for potential removal as they have been found to be contributing to subsidence damage to private property. The current damage is due to differential foundation movement exacerbated by moisture abstraction from vegetation growing proximate to the property’s foundations. Roots recovered from the underside of foundations have been identified as having emanated from the trees.

Whilst pruning (if repeated on a 3-year (max) basis) can be an alternative to removal, it is one with a high residual risk of future movement; it is considered the above vegetation is too large and/or close for pruning to be viable in this instance.

The report can be viewed via the Council website. 

Residents and stakeholders are invited to submit comments before a final decision is taken. Should the proposal proceed, works are expected to be completed within 8 weeks of the 1^st March 2026, following the conclusion of the consultation.

How to get in contact and have your say

Please forward any comments to Richard Woodhouse who can be contacted via email at: highwaysinsurance@northnorthants.gov.uk or call 0300 126 3000.

This consultation will close at 23.59 on 1 March 2026

In accordance with North Northamptonshire Council’s Tree Management and Care Policy a replacement tree will be planted for every tree removed. However, it may not always be possible or appropriate for the new tree to be planted within the same area.

A digital version of this notice and supporting information is available at North Northamptonshire Council

A hard copy version of this notice is available for inspection at Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering NN15 7QX