Originally Posted by brumdaisy
Yep there's definitley laws on this these days. Try searching on your local council's website for general info - Im sure they can help rather than having to get legal advice...
Do we have a proof reader in the house?
As for the trees, just go and ask them first. If the response isn't favourable then see what else you can do. I'm fairly sure the law will allow you to have the trees cut, but I'm also fairly sure the legal process is a ballache.