beeche tree legislation TOPS and building distances

[hackney]

We want to demolish our old garage and replace with a larger construction. In addition we have put in for an extension to the back of our bungalow. Simple enough you would think but the councils aboroculturalist has said that he will object because of the close proximity of a beech tree with a TPO because the roor system could be damged. Can anyone advise if a building should be a legally recognised distance from a building. The greatest worry we have is the fear that the wind will uproot the beeech and come crashing down on our house, The tree is around 150 yearsld and our home has been here forty fourty-five years. we have always valued our trees .and have spent thousands in maintaining them without the need for a TOPs . However, seven years ago we accepted an order without objection because we werassured that it would not be detrimental to our interests., clearly in this instance the contrary would seem to be the case. Has anyone had a similar experinece and if so how did you the deal with the situation. We are entirely in the dark as to any definite legislation requiring distances fromtree to building structures, so would appreciate any answers to help us with our dilemma.l Thanks C.J Gloucestershire