Tree(s) and High Hedges
Trees and hedges are a key element of our countryside, but they also have a major part to play in our urban areas. Trees and hedges in private gardens, parks and streets are of great importance to people, particularly in residential areas. However, they need to be selected and planted with care and managed appropriately if we are to make the most of their potential to enhance their environment. Trees may be protected by tree preservation orders or other legal procedures to make sure that they are not lost or damaged needlessly. Where trees or hedges get out of hand problems can occur, such as where a high hedge restricts someone's use or enjoyment of their property. Legislation (the Trees and High Hedges Act 2005) has now been introduced to address this problem.
Guidance on how you can agree a solution about problem tree(s) and high hedges and advice on the new legislation can be obtained by accessing the links below:-
Click on links below:-
- Garden Hedges Leaflet - a leaflet on how to settle your hedge differences without involving the local authority. This process must be attempted before a complaint can be made to your local authority.
- Frequently asked questions on high hedges - these questions and answers deal with a range of issues relating to complaints about high hedges.
- The right hedge for you: a guide to choosing a garden hedge - a leaflet to help you choose the most suitable hedge for you and your garden.
- Hedge height and light loss - a downloadable power point presentation booklet to help people assess whether an evergreen hedge is blocking too much daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.
- Trees and High Hedges Act 2005: Standing Orders - guidance for local authorities on how to process complaints made about neighbouring high hedges.
- High Hedges/Tree(s): making a complaint - a leaflet explaining what complaints can be considered and how they will deal with them. A sample complaint form.Guidance notes for completing complaint form
- Tree Preservation Act 1993: guidance notes.
- Trees and High Hedges Act 2005: a transcript of the legislation.
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