Planning - high hedges

From 1 June 2005, provided they have tried and exhausted all other avenues for resolving their hedge dispute, people have been able to take their complaint about a neighbour's evergreen hedge to their local authority. The role of the local authority is not to mediate or negotiate between the complainant and the hedge owner but to adjudicate on whether - in the words of the Act - the hedge is adversely affecting the complainant's reasonable enjoyment of their property.

District or borough council service - Planning - high hedges

This service is carried out by your district or borough council. To find out about the service, click your approximate location on the map below. Please note: clicking on the map will launch a new window and take you to the relevant council website. To return to this site, simply close the new window when your are finished.

Please note: If your planning development falls within a National Park, you will need to visit their website for more information and to apply. See www.northyorkmoors.org.uk or www.yorkshiredales.org.uk as appropriate.