What happens if you plant a hedge on your property boundary?

As hedges grow in width over time, if you plant one on the boundary it will end up encroaching significantly on your neighbour’s property in time, which can cause issues either with the existing neighbour or future ones.

What can I do about my neighbour’s hedge?

Read more about complaining to your council about a high hedge. You can trim branches or roots that cross into your property from a neighbour’s property or a public road. You can only trim up to the property boundary. If you do more than this, your neighbour could take you to court for damaging their property.

Who is responsible for the maintenance of a hedge?

Formal hedges, however, may need maintenance from 2 to 3 times. You are the owner of the hedge if the trunk and roots are on your property. Hedges that sit on boundary lines are owned by both households. You are responsible for maintaining your hedge to avoid damages to your neighbour’s property.

Is it legal to cut back hedges on your property?

You are free to cut back roots or branches that are within your property’s boundaries. However, you’re only allowed to trim the growth on your property. Going further may result in your neighbour taking you to court for property damage. Important laws on cutting the boundary hedges that you should be aware of:

What kind of plants should I use to mark my property boundary?

1 Deciduous Shrubs. Shrubs are a common choice to use as plants to mark a property boundary. 2 Evergreen Shrubs. Evergreen shrubs are the top choice of home gardeners who want to mark a boundary with a hedge that will block the view. 3 Trees. Trees are a smart choice only if you have a large property. 4 Vines.

Do you have the right to cut back a neighbour’s tree?

Trees or hedges overhanging your property. 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.

What happens if you plant a hedge on a boundary?

Note that if you plant a hedge on a boundary, it will remain your duty to trim the top and both sides of the hedge. However, your neighbour can trim branches and roots that extend to their property. Conflicts and misunderstandings with your neighbours about property are sometimes inevitable, and that’s before you borrow their secateurs!

Do you have to cut a hedge on your neighbour’s side?

If, for example, your overgrown hedge is pushing on your neighbour’s fence and eventually damages it, you will stand liable. You do NOT have to cut your hedge on your neighbour’s side unless the growth is threatening to damage their property.

Who is responsible for hedges on their property?

Property damage from hedges. Your neighbour is responsible for maintaining their hedges so they do not, for example, damage your property or grow too high. If they do damage your property, your neighbour may be liable.

Do you need planning permission for a garden hedge?

A garden hedge can be planted any distance from the property boundary, however some communities have property deeds that may restrict or regulate the planting of hedges on or near the boundary. Where this is not the case, you will only need to agree with your neighbour–so long as there are no boundary disputes.

Can a neighbour charge you for a hedge?

They may charge you for this. Your neighbour is responsible for maintaining their hedges so they do not, for example, damage your property or grow too high. If they do damage your property, your neighbour may be liable. Disputes about what is the exact boundary between 2 properties can be difficult to solve so get legal advice.

What does hedge do for the real estate market?

We created HEDGE to provide Occupiers and Asset Owners a holistic approach to the market; traditional space, flexible space and everything in between. HEDGE exists to provide our customers with next-generation property advice. Advice that considers the whole spectrum of traditional and flexible space possibilities.

Can a hedge be used as a boundary?

A hedge can be a beautiful way to define the boundaries of your property and provide a stunning backdrop for your garden.

Is there record of who owns hedge in UK?

If you live in England or Wales, there’s usually no record of: who owns the hedge, wall, tree or fence between 2 properties This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).