Hedgerows

• Hedgerow Regulations
• High Hedges

The Heritage Team provides advice on and deals with all notifications to remove hedgerows. The Enforcement Team deals with High Hedges complaints, but the Heritage Team can provide advice on these issues.

Hedgerow Regulations

• ·The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 allow us to protect important hedgerows, by controlling their removal through a system of notification – if you want to remove a hedgerow you should write in stating the reasons for removal with a plan showing the hedgerow in question. You should note that the regulations do not apply to hedgerows that are within or on a garden boundary.

High Hedges

• Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 allow us to investigate/ resolve complaints about high hedges – the Enforcement Team only look into complaints as a last resort where you cannot agree a solution yourselves. If you ask us for a form you will need to send back copies of any correspondence that you have had. Details of what is required can be gained from Communities and Local Government. There is a charge of £320 for this service.
• Or visit our High Hedges webpage

For further information contact:

Sally Griffiths,
Tree and Landscape Officer

Telephone: 01386 565308
Email: sally.griffiths@wychavon.gov.uk