Garden Hedge Disputes

The Department for Communities and Local Government (formerly known as The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM)) has published a leaflet giving advice on settling garden hedge disputes amicably.

'Over the Garden Hedge' and its companion 'The Right Hedge for You' (published in 1999) can be obtained from:

DCLG Free Literature
PO Box 236
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS23 7NB

Telephone: 0870 122 6236   
Fax: 0870 122 6237

A further leaflet 'High hedges: complaining to the Council' is also available which explains what will happen if the Council get involved - using their powers in Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.  It summarises what complaints the Council can consider and how they will deal with them.

In dealing with any complaints the Council will follow the detailed guidance given by the DCLG in 'High hedges complaints: Prevention and Cure'.

All of the above publications, further background information and frequently asked questions can be viewed on the DCLG's website at www.odpm.gov.uk/treesandhedges, then click on 'High hedges' under 'Section contents'.

The current fee for the Council to consider a complaint is £550.  The complaints form can be accessed by clicking on the link below.  Guidance notes on completing the complaint form can be found at the bottom of the page.

If you have any queries regarding the High hedges legislation, please contact the Tree Section on Tel: 01628 796134 or by email: trees@rbwm.gov.uk

Complaint Form: High hedges

•   Guidance Notes for completing the Complaint Form - High hedges (pdf 55kb)