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On June 1 2005 new legislation came into effect that requires everyone with a high hedge to consider the effect such hedges have on their neighbours.
A high hedge is defined in the Act as a barrier to light or access as is formed wholly or predominately by a line of two or more evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs and rises to a height of more than two metres above ground level.
However the Act will only offer control over hedges that affect domestic properties, which are defined as a dwelling or any associated garden or yard.
Complaining to the council is seen as a last resort and should only be undertaken when all other avenues have been exhausted. If someone is troubled by a hedge, the best way to deal with the issues is to discuss it amicably and agree a solution. For this reason, the law requires people to have taken reasonable steps to try to settle their hedge dispute for themselves before complaining to the local council.
Visit the Communities and Local Government website for more information:
If you would like to discuss a hedge problem please contact: Senior Amenity Officer Ian Hogan on 0151 356 6581
