Who is responsible for a boundary hedge?

The responsibility for boundary hedge cutting is shared. Both you and your neighbour should be trimming each other’s respective side of the hedge. 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.

Do I need planning permission to replace a hedge with a fence?

You will not need to apply for planning permission if you wish to erect a new; or alter, maintain, improve or take down* an existing fence, wall or gate if the following conditions are met: if an existing fence, wall or gate already exceeds the limits above, that its height would not be increased.

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.

Can a neighbour cut down a tree on their land?

If the trunk of the tree extends over the boundary, this does not give you the right to chop it down. A tree planted on your neighbour’s land belongs to them, and they will be liable for any damage it causes. But if the tree was planted on the boundary, you are probably a co-owner.

Why do neighbors plant bushes at property lines?

Neighbors Trees and Bushes at Property Lines. One of the most common points of dispute between neighbors comes from the growth of trees, shrubbery, and bushes. The planting of an acorn five feet from a property border may be meaningless in the life of the planter.

Can a hedge be planted on the boundary line?

However, if they are planted on the boundary line, the neighbor on the other side of the hedge has a right to input on their fate. At that point, each home owner has an interest in direct proportion to the amount of the hedge that rests on his land. Always On.

Can a neighbour cut back my hedge plants?

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.

What should I do before planting a hedge on my property?

And make certain that your neighbour (and future neighbours) know that it’s on your property. Before you plant the hedge, get a survey plan or, better, a boundary stakeout, so you know with 100% certainty that you’re planting it where you want it and you’re able to maximize the use of the rest of your property.