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Bradford Council has threatened legal action against the owners of a former care home site in Low Moor following complaints over tree felling and an alleged boundary encroachment.
The warning relates to works carried out at the former Norman Lodge care home on Glenroyd Avenue, where residents, councillors and community leaders raised concerns after several mature trees were removed.
The site, which closed as a Bradford Council-operated care home in 2024, is understood to be earmarked for use as a children's home.
Council demands action
Bradford Council says it has now met representatives of the site's owners and instructed them to address concerns over both the tree clearance and the positioning of a boundary fence.
A council spokesperson said: "Following a complaint our estates team met with representatives of the owner to request that the fence is put back to the correct location and that semi-mature trees are planted to replace the trees that were chopped down.
"They were told that legal proceedings would begin if they did not comply with these requests.
"We will continue to monitor the site to ensure these issues are resolved."
The comments mark an escalation in the authority's response after it previously confirmed it had opened an investigation into complaints about tree felling and associated works at the site.
Wildlife and boundary concerns raised
Concerns were first raised by residents and representatives from the neighbouring Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre, who said mature trees had been removed close to the centre.
A representative of the community centre previously told the Telegraph & Argus that volunteers had spent years developing wildlife habitats in the area and were devastated by the loss of the trees.
Concerns were also raised about the placement of a new boundary fence, with claims it may have been erected on land belonging to the charity.
Councillor calls for residents to be kept informed
Councillor Ian Walker, Bradford Council's Executive Member for Neighbourhoods and Communities and a Wyke ward councillor, said local residents had been concerned by the way the work had been carried out.
He said: "Consultation between residents and contractors is key to a successful project outcome.
"We have requested a Programme of Works from Norman Lodge; we will monitor the site activities, and keep residents informed of the plans.
"If residents have any further concerns, please contact me via Bradford Council."
Investigation continues
The council previously confirmed it had received complaints regarding both the tree felling and associated development works.
It also said concerns had been referred to the Forestry Commission amid questions over whether a felling licence may have been required.
Council officers are continuing to investigate allegations that protected trees may have been felled, although the authority has said it cannot comment further on possible enforcement action until those enquiries are complete.