High Hedges
Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003
High Hedges
The above legislation came into effect on 1 June 2005
This allows for complaints to be lodged to Local Authorities regarding a neighbouring high hedge. Before the Authority can intervene complaints are required to have taken steps to resolve the complaint themselves and by the use of a mediation service.
The following form may be used for this.
High Hedges Complaint Form Opens in a new window
A fee of £395 for handling complaints is payable upon submission of the complaint form.
Further information is available on the following web site
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