Hedges

This page provides various information on hedges and what options are available to you should you have concerns over your neighbours hedge.  In particular, the following advice relates to general guidance about the law and hedges and the best way to approach your neighbour should you have a concern. It also explains how to complain to the Council about a neighbours hedge and how to appeal against a Council decision concerning a complaint about a high hedge or in connection with any remedial notice the Council has served.

Please refer to the following Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)  publications for further advice and guidance on hedges or visit www.communities.gov.uk:

Over the garden hedge (general advice)

High hedges: complaining to the Council

High hedges: appealing against the Council's decision

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Page updated: 21 Jun 2006