Rowan tree

[scots misty]

My neighbour has planted a rowan tree a foot away from my gable.will the roots grow down and under my foundations or worse cause damage?

[Nibble]

According to the Subsidence Claims Advisory Bureau the following should be observed, due to spread of roots. etc

http://www.subsidence.../subsidence_trees.htm

[scots misty]

Very helpful, thanks Nibble

[johnk]

It's only a small tree but may still cause some damage. Why so close?