You can sunbathe naked; have smoky barbecues; exercise your dogs and your children to your heart\u2019s content, without anyone peeping over your hedge!<\/p>\n
However, that is not actually possible in this day and age. Your hedge must be within acceptable limits, otherwise it might offend your neighbours and cause rifts.<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t allow your hedge to turn into a rainforest, because of the impact it might have on other people.<\/p>\n
There are regulations which state which type your hedge is – anything over 6ft (2 metres) is considered a \u201chigh hedge.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Most hedges that offer some degree of privacy are around this height, and can sometimes get even higher.<\/p>\n But, how high can you actually grow your garden hedge? Let\u2019s look into this in more detail\u2026<\/p>\n This is a bit of a grey area. Your hedge isn\u2019t considered \u201chigh\u201d<\/em> until it is 2 metres or over, and they are generally around this height without causing problems.<\/p>\n As long as your hedge isn\u2019t causing an eyesore or encroaching into a neighbour\u2019s space, there are generally no problems.<\/p>\n It\u2019s when a hedge starts to impact on other people\u2019s lives that issues can arise, and can lead to neighbour disputes and a lot of stress.<\/p>\n There is no blanket rule to decide the height of a hedge, but if your own or a neighbour\u2019s hedge is causing problems there are steps you can take:<\/p>\n The short answer is no, you don\u2019t need planning permission for a hedge. You are free to plant just about anything you want on your own land, as long as it is not an invasive species.<\/p>\n Most hedges are considered to be a group or two of evergreen plants – bamboo and ivy are not considered to be a part of a hedge.<\/p>\n As a general rule, a garden hedge can get to around 6 feet (2 metres) before it is considered a \u201chigh hedge\u201d<\/em> – this type of hedge is usually the kind that causes issues.<\/p>\n No neighbour is going to give you hassle over a hedge that is below 6 feet, and even if they do, no council will consider an application to remove it.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need planning permission for a hedge, as long as you are not planning to plant a hideous invasive species, or have it tower over your neighbour\u2019s house.<\/p>\n Hedges are actually great news for local wildlife – birds, bugs and beasties often make these places their homes, and a good hedge can be a beautiful thing.<\/p>\n You won\u2019t need planning permission either for an existing hedge or one that you plant – but to avoid problems in the future, be considerate of any people living nearby.<\/p>\n If your neighbours have a hedge that is irritating you, or impacting on your own garden, you are far from alone!<\/p>\n Border disputes are among one of the most common causes of difficulties between neighbours, but hacking down your neighbour\u2019s intrusive hedge will certainly not improve your relationship.<\/p>\n This video will talk you through some of the ins and outs of reducing the height of your neighbour\u2019s trees and hedges, and why you should always seek legal advice:<\/p>\nWhat Is The Legal Height Of A Hedge UK?<\/h2>\n
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Do I Need Planning Permission For A Hedge?<\/h2>\n
Can I Reduce The Height Of My Neighbour\u2019s Hedge?<\/h2>\n
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