What is the legal height of a hedge between Neighbours UK?

Require homeowners to get permission to grow a hedge above 2m (6½ft) When a hedge grows over 2m (6½ft), the local authority does not automatically take action, unless a justifiable complaint is made.

How tall can my Neighbours hedge be?

Making a complaint

Please note that there is not a blanket rule that all hedges must be no more than two metres in height. The complaint form explains why you consider the hedge is adversely affecting the reasonable enjoyment of your residential property.

Can my Neighbour reduce the height of my hedge?

If you have hedge plants that are becoming a problem for your neighbours, they are allowed to cut back the growth that is inside their property. Your neighbours are permitted to ask you to trim troublesome hedge plants and you are encouraged to work with them for the best outcome.

How high can my hedge be UK?

High hedges are described as an evergreen or semi evergreen line of two or more trees, at least 2m in height and are capable of blocking out light. There is a common misconception that growing a hedge above 2m in height is illegal. This is in fact incorrect - there is no legal maximum height for a hedge.

What is the law on boundary hedges?

You are allowed to trim or maintain your side of the hedge to the boundary in this instance as long as that doesn't kill the hedge, but it is considered to be shared property, so you'll need to come to an agreement with your neighbour in order to remove it legally.

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Can I force my Neighbour to cut his hedge?

You can trim branches or roots that cross into your property from a neighbour's property or a public road. You can only trim up to the property boundary. If you do more than this, your neighbour could take you to court for damaging their property.

Who owns a hedge between two properties UK?

If a hedge is acting as the boundary, it is a joint responsibility to keep the hedge maintained from either side. However, hedges aren't always the property of the two residents– at least not in a legal sense.

Can my Neighbour cut the top of my hedge?

If you own the tree or hedge

Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don't like the way it looks, it's up to you whether you do the work.

What is the maximum height for a conifer hedge?

Natural leylandii trees may grow up to a whopping max height of 100 feet (sometimes even more) out in the woods. In some neighborhoods, the maximum legal height of leylandii hedges is 6.6 feet (2 meters) though, so they rarely see such tall heights as their forest counterparts.

Is there a legal height for Neighbours trees?

In general, there is no specific limit to the height that a tree is allowed to grow, but if the trees form a vegetative screen that is limiting a neighbours usage/enjoyment then it could be a High Hedge issue which Planning Enforcement would potentially get involved with.

How tall should hedges be?

Hedges are generally maintained at 6 to 8 feet high; privacy plantings can rise 30 feet. In general, screen plantings are much wider, too, made up of a mix of staggered evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials for a natural look.

Can you put a fence against a hedge?

Yes the hedge will continue to grow and eventually push your fence over. Depending on size of roots an auger will break your arm. Best to dig holes and cut roots as you find them. Simbo, WillyEckerslike and Truckcab79 like this.

Who owns the hedge between two properties?

1 If it's a fence, then usually the back of the fence faces the owner. The 'back' is the side with the posts. 2 If it's a hedge and ditch, then these belong to the land on the hedge side – ie the far side of the ditch is the boundary. 3 If this doesn't help, 'acts of ownership' come into play.

What is the legal height of a Leylandii hedge?

For example, even though the legal height of a Leylandii tree is 2m (as a high hedge), the council may consider the following factors: Whether the tree blocks sunlight to neighbouring gardens. Whether the tree is on a slope.

Do you need planning permission for a hedge?

You will not normally require planning permission for hedges. However, if a planning condition restricts planting in your area or your property you may need planning permission and/or other consent.

Can my Neighbour block my sunlight?

In most cases, no, you cannot force a neighbour to cut down a tree in order to bring light into your garden. You may, however, be able to get the tree cut back if it is blocking light from passing through a 'defined aperture' in your property, such as a window or glass door, for example.

Is there a legal height restriction for conifers in the garden?

There are no laws on how high the hedge can be grown but a council can take action if it is affecting someones reasonable enjoyment of their property, so maintaining your Leylandii hedge well from the start is recommended.

Can a Neighbour take down a boundary hedge?

While you are allowed to maintain the hedge on your side, removing it is illegal. If you do remove a boundary hedge without permission, your neighbour may choose to take you to court. If you lose, you will be expected to replant the hedge and also pay legal fees.

How close to a boundary can I plant a hedge?

In situations where you cannot agree with your neighbour to jointly plant a hedge on your property boundary, it is prudent to leave a gap of at least two to three feet between the boundary and your hedge.

How can I get privacy from overlooking my Neighbours?

Although fences and brick walls can do the trick, adding an extra divider, screen or plant barrier can block your neighbor's two-story view for good. To create your secret retreat, freestanding privacy screens, wood slat partitions and partially enclosed pergolas are effective (and nice to look at).

Can Neighbour lean things on my fence?

It's simple: you can only do this if your neighbour says you can. If you lean something against or hang something on your neighbour's fence without permission and the extra burden on the panels causes damage to the fencing (which is very likely to happen sooner or later), you will have to pay for the repairs.

What can I do about intimidating Neighbours UK?

Can I plant a hedge next to my Neighbours fence?

You do not usually need to obtain permission to plant a hedge in your garden if it is solely within your property's boundary. However, you do need to obtain permission from your next door neighbour if you're considering planting a hedge to separate the adjoining properties right on the boundary line.

What is the 7 year boundary rule UK?

Some believe that there is a 7-year limit on adverse possession, meaning that a squatter can take ownership of land after they have been using that land without the owner's permission for a certain amount of time.

Can my Neighbour grow plants up my fence?

This means that if you erect a fence in your garden, your neighbour must ask for permission before painting or staining their side of it. Similarly, they may not grow trailing plants up it or any similar activity which may cause it damage.