A developer says the tree on a traffic island in Essex 'poses a threat to the highway'.
By Shivani Chaudhari and Anna Louise ClaydonA developer has confirmed that a tree thought to be 150 years old will be chopped down as part of plans for 400 hew homes in Essex.House builder Countryside said it "poses a threat to the highway" but promised to replant new trees nearby.
"It is a real tragedy that now it faces being chopped down, simply for being in the wrong place," said Mr Abbott.Mr Abbott pointed out the tree had lived through Queen Victoria's reign and had survivedCountryside is owned by the Vistry Group and says it aims to create sustainable homes across the UK.
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