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It's really easy to keep a cherry tree a manageable size, which is something you probably want to do anyway as it makes a damn sight easier to pick them.
Your logic also applies to any tree, you should never let a tree grow so high in a garden such that it will fall onto your, or one of your neighbours', house. If you do want tall trees, then plant them as far from the house as you possibly can.
andyp-
Your logic also applies to any tree
Right. Similar to the logic of not planting an aggressive type of bamboo with no containment.
I'd disagree that pruning a cherry correctly is easy.
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The majority of cherry trees sold in this country will be grafted on various forms of dwarving rootstock. A true wild cherry can get fucking massive. A shop bought one will likely top out at 5-7m
hugo7
Grumpy_Git
Also this forum jizzes all over cherry trees many of which can grow absolutely fucking massive and given their susceptibility to death create a massive safety risk in a built up environment.
It's all about having a bit of awareness and doing some research.