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The legislation does
not require all hedges to be cut down to a height of 2 metres.
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You do not have to get
permission to grow a hedge above 2 metres.
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When a hedge grows over
2 metres the local authority does not automatically take action, unless a justifiable complaint has
been made.
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If you complain to your
local authority, it does not automatically follow that they will order your neighbour to reduce the
height of their hedge. They have to weigh up all the issues and consider each case on its
merits.
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The legislation does
not cover single or deciduous trees.
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The local authority
cannot require the hedge to be removed.
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The legislation does
not guarantee access to uninterrupted light There is no provision to serve an Anti-social Behaviour
Order (ASBO) in respect of high hedge complaints.
