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Large motorway boundary tree dropping large branches into garden at 28 Benton Close, Witham

Reported via desktop in the Overgrown or obscuring view (NH) category anonymously at 16:05, Friday 6 March 2026

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9060149.

A large tree on the motorway boundary behind our property at 28 Benton Close, Witham is heavily overhanging our entire garden. Large branches extend fully over the garden rather than just slightly over the boundary, and several sizeable branches have already fallen. This creates a serious safety risk, particularly as we have a baby and regularly use the garden. If a large branch were to fall while someone was outside it could cause serious injury. We would appreciate an inspection and any necessary pruning to make the tree safe.

Updates

  • Thank you for making your report.

    Upon investigation it has been established that the local authority own and maintain the land adjacent to 28 Benton Close.

    I have forwarded an email from our local inspector showing the land inside the red line that is owned and maintained by National Highways.

    Kind regards
    National Highways

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by National Highways at 09:33, Sunday 8 March 2026
    Moderated by National Highways at 14:56, Wednesday 6 May 2026

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