It is a bit close to the house and taking a branch off I think wouldn't make that much differance, I would rather keep freindly with my neighbour and cut it down and grow another further away from the house as it will soon grow to that size, I was wondering also how far the root system goes as you maybe able to move it, not sure though, maybe someone on here could enlighten you on that one.
Alway best to keep freindly with your neighbours.
Good Luck :o))

Whatever you do, do not cut it now. We're in for a harsh winter, and even though I see you're in London where its often not so bad, cutting it at this time of year is a really bad idea. Wait till April - if the plant is undamaged by the winter, consider cutting it then. You could actually reduce its height by half if you wanted to - admittedly you'd be looking at a bare, straight trunk, but it will shoot from various places (including the base) once its been cut and grow away from there. Or just cut off a branch if that's what you want to do. If you do decide to cut the main trunk down to a lower height, angle the cut to allow rain to run off.

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Thanks for the replies. I wonder if anyone has moved such a large palm & transferred it. Would it survive, is it a huge job ( I understand roots are not that deep) & what would I expect to pay.

I would then want a palm that would not grow as tall. I was looking at a cordyline kaspar. Maybe potted. Anyone know where I can get one.

Feeling quite stressed about the whole thing as I am cross that such as lovely palm is to be destroyed just because it's leaves cause a mess.

Well, you don't have to do anything at all about it if you really don't want to - a few leaves lying about are hardly a big deal. I'd cut it down in Spring myself. I think it very unlikely you will be able to move it successfully.

I would also check her guttering now and again for her and keep pulling off the leaves as they die so to stop any more dropping maybe that would stop her moaning, hope you have a tall ladder LOL :)