What is the legal limit for Leylandii?

Leylandii trees should be grown no taller than 2m in height. That being said, if a hedge is below that height and still being a nuisance to neighbours, they are within their rights to report to the council who will ultimately decide the acceptable height.

How much can you cut off a Leylandii?

Leylandii branches may be trimmed 4 inches or so at a time without causing the tree harm. Just be sure to not cut back into bare or old wood as the tree will not regrow greenery from old wood. Keep in mind that the maximum legal height of leylandii in most states is 6.6 feet tall – that's pretty short.

How tall can Leylandii be?

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.

What is the legal height for conifers UK?

The most common question I'm asked is whether there is a law on conifer tree height. While there is no legislation restricting the height of any individual tree, legislation does exist to restrict the height of evergreen hedges.

Can you reduce the height of Leylandii?

The best way to reduce the height of a Leylandii is through regular pruning. We recommend that you prune your Leylandii hedge two-three times a year. Cutting off enough ensures that the height remains short within legal limits and you will not face any problems.

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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.

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 high can you grow a hedge between Neighbours?

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.

What can I do if my Neighbours trees are too high UK?

If your neighbour owns the tree or hedge

If you think your neighbour's tree is dangerous, you can report it to the council - for example if you think it might fall over. They might ask the owner to make it safe or deal with it themselves. Search for 'trees' on your council's website to find which department to contact.

What can I do about my Neighbours leylandii?

If part of the Leylandii hedge grows over the boundary (foliage or roots), owners of the neighbouring property have the right to cut it back to the boundary. However, anything you cut remains their property so you should check what the owner wants you to do with the trimmings.

Can I ask my Neighbour to cut his trees?

You have a common law right to prune back parts of a tree or hedge growing over the boundary into your property (subject to any legal restrictions being overcome first such as Tree Preservation Orders or conservation areas) but you cannot compel the owner of the trees or hedge to carry out this work or pay for it.

Can you keep Leylandii small?

Yes, leylandii can be kept trimmed to any height and width. It is a myth that they can't be kept small. If you want to keep a leylandii hedge small, you will need to trim it twice a year to keep it looking neat.

How do you deal with overgrown Leylandii?

You can trim the height of it as low as you like as long as you still have green shoots on the side of the hedge. If the Leylandii trees are too over-grown or have lost foliage near the ground, it is better to dig them out and start again (see below).

Do I need permission to cut down Leylandii?

Civil law allows you to remove any overhanging branches that overhang your property back to the actual boundary line, ie projected up into the airspace over the line. This can technically be done without informing or gaining permission from the neighbour, but it is always much better to at least inform them.

Can you cut the top off a Leyland Cypress?

Leyland Cypress pruning changes once the tree reaches the desired height. At that point, annually trim the top 6 to 12 inches (15-31 cm.) below the desired height.

Can Leylandii cause subsidence?

Leylandii roots extract so much water that they can cause clay soil to shrink, leading to subsidence in buildings.

What can I do about a Neighbours large tree?

A tree planted on your neighbour's land belongs to them, and they will be liable for any damage it causes. But if the tree was planted on the boundary, you are probably a co-owner. If your neighbour does not agree to have the problem resolved, you can apply to a district court for an order for removal or trimming.

What are the laws regarding Neighbours trees?

The law states that any branches cut off belong to the person on whose land the tree originally grew, so you should ask your neighbour if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them. Do not just throw trimmings back over the boundary - this could constitute 'fly tipping'.

What are my rights regarding a Neighbours nuisance trees?

If the branches of a neighbour's tree start to grow over to your side, you can cut them back to the boundary point between you and your neighbour's property, as long as the tree is not under a tree preservation order.

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.

How tall can I let my hedge grow?

Before taking any action, take note of the following areas not included in the legislation covering high hedges: hedges are not required to be limited to a height of two metres. permission is not required to grow a hedge over two metres high.

Does my Neighbour have to cut my side of his hedge?

Both you and your neighbour should be trimming each other's respective side of the hedge. You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property's boundaries. However, you're only allowed to trim the growth on your property.

How high can a conifer tree grow?

Size and shape — eventual height and spread are prime considerations, conifers can range from minature plants of only 30cm (1ft) to towering specimens eventually reaching 100m (328ft) in height.

Can my Neighbour cut my tree without asking?

Entering someone's property, without permission, to cut a tree would undoubtedly be illegal. You may need to take matters to court. It depends which came first - the tree or your garden.

Can you cut off the bottom branches of Leylandii?

Trimming a Leylandii

As each branch came off, the tree looked more and more healthy. The lowest branches were only a foot off the ground, and they were also very thick. As we only had a handsaw, this process took us several days, but it was very satisfying and didn't cost us anything.