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Height Garden Hedge Can Be Before Neighbour Can File Official Complaint
Local authorities address hedge disputes based on their impact on neighbours since UK law does not specify a maximum hedge height, with over two metres covered only in Scotland.
- In the absence of a statutory height limit, councils must determine if a hedge's height adversely impacts a neighbour's enjoyment, as current UK legislation does not specify a maximum.
- Under Welsh law, the High Hedges Regulations 2004 and the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 govern high hedge disputes, with no maximum height specified by the UK Government or Scotland.
- To lodge a formal complaint, a hedge must exceed two metres, be made of predominantly evergreen or semi-evergreen plants, and affect home enjoyment, according to local authorities.
- Regarding enforcement, neighbours can legally cut branches or roots encroaching onto their property or a public road, but removing anything on the boundary may prompt legal action by the hedge owner.
- For neighbours seeking resolution, Gov.uk recommends they first attempt to resolve disputes through direct conversation or in writing, and trimming in conservation areas may require local council permission.
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