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Anything about trees is subject to each individual councils rules and regulations. I don't think there would be a limit to height. Our complex is surrounded by trees – some three or four storeys high!
Perhaps you could go the damage route. Approach your council re overhanging branches? Dropped leaves causing a slip hazard? Lack of light resulting in damp? The roots of the trees – potential for causing damage to foundations/plumbing?
We have had residents in our complex approach our council themselves then bring the council permission to the EC/OC for their consideration.
Don't know if the EC/OC have to clear things up (branches etc) but I know if it were my place on the market, I would do a bit of raking and sweeping myself. And don't forget, having trees around can be a plus – especially when one is living in a built up area.