i have a blossom tree about 2 meters away from my home on my front garden which belongs to me, do i need planning to chop it down? it's about 25 years old from what i can gather.

Not unless you are in a Conservation Area.

This depends mainly on two things.
Firstly, do you live in a conservation area?
Secondly, is there a tree preservation order on the tree?

don't know? but i think this is maybee or is causing damage to my foundations????

You are probably best contacting the council planning office for advice.

contacted council there is no conservation order. only thing i had to say was i am thinking of planting another a bit further away. (not)

thanks for all your help anyhows

I wouldn't bother cutting it down as it will be doing no damage whatsoever. I've got one right outside at even less distance away and the builder told me there was no way it would be causing damage as they have shallow roots. There's little I could do anyway as the council own it. ;) Having a decent little tree at the front of your house can even add a bit of value as it adds extra privacy and shade in summer, not to mention they look nice. :thumbsup: Only worry if you have monstrous Leylandii.