High hedges

When you can make a high hedge application

The hedge must:

• form a line of 2 more tree or shrubs
• be more than 2 metres high
• form a barrier to light in your house or garden

Before you can make a high hedge application

You must:

• be the owner or occupier of the affected property
• have tried to resolve things with the hedge owner
• keep records of dates and things you do to try to resolve it
• write to the hedge owner at least twice in the last 6 months - 1 must be by recorded delivery or from a lawyer
• send copies of the letters and any replies with your application

How to make a high hedge application notice

You can only make an application as a last resort if you can't resolve the dispute any other way.