Can I make my Neighbour cut his hedge?
If a neighbour’s tree or hedge is growing over into your garden, you cannot make them cut it back. However, you do have the right to remove overgrowing branches yourself, but only back to the common boundary. Any cuttings must be offered back to the tree or hedge owner.
Can I reduce the height of my Neighbours hedge?
If you have hedge plants that are becoming a problem for your neighbours, they are allowed to cut back the growth that is inside their property. Your neighbours are permitted to ask you to trim troublesome hedge plants and you are encouraged to work with them for the best outcome.
Can a neighbor take down my fence UK?
If the fence is definitely on your land, the neighbour should be asked to remove it first, as the fencing materials belong to them and they may wish to recover and re-use the fencing. If they refuse to remove it then they have abandoned it and you could go ahead and demolish it yourself.
What is the maximum legal height for a hedge?
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. action may not be taken when a hedge grows over two metres high. your neighbour may not be ordered to reduce the height of their hedge.
Who owns the hedge between two properties?
Provided there are no Boundary Disputes, and if both parties agree to the hedge, you will usually both be responsible for the maintenance of the hedge on your own sides. You can cut the hedge right back to your neighbour’s boundary, although there are some exceptions to this.
Can I replace my hedge with a fence?
When replacing your hedging with fencing, generally, planning permission isn’t required for a fence less than 2 metres high. However, it will be necessary if the boundary line meets a highway or the footpath of a highway and you wish to have a fence under 2 metres or add to a fence that’s over 1 metre in height.