Legality with Tree problem ?
22 May 2008, 10:01 PM
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Legality with Tree problem ?
I have a problem with some very large conifers in my neighbours garden, them being close to my house and getting taller by the day.
they are in the region of 35 feet and about 35 feet from my house and they block sun light into my house.
I have new neighbors and have approached him and asked if I can cut them, but he said NO as they give him privacy as they do me but I lose light.
Has anyone had any joy with enforcement from authority's etc.....
Thanks Darren.
they are in the region of 35 feet and about 35 feet from my house and they block sun light into my house.
I have new neighbors and have approached him and asked if I can cut them, but he said NO as they give him privacy as they do me but I lose light.
Has anyone had any joy with enforcement from authority's etc.....
Thanks Darren.
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I have a problem with some very large conifers in my neighbours garden, them being close to my house and getting taller by the day.
they are in the region of 35 feet and about 35 feet from my house and they block sun light into my house.
I have new neighbors and have approached him and asked if I can cut them, but he said NO as they give him privacy as they do me but I lose light.
Has anyone had any joy with enforcement from authority's etc.....
Thanks Darren.
they are in the region of 35 feet and about 35 feet from my house and they block sun light into my house.
I have new neighbors and have approached him and asked if I can cut them, but he said NO as they give him privacy as they do me but I lose light.
Has anyone had any joy with enforcement from authority's etc.....
Thanks Darren.
Do they over hang your property?
22 May 2008, 10:33 PM
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Found this too....
High Hedges
A government Bill giving Local Authorities the power to control evergreen or semi-evergreen hedge heights seems set to become law. A residential occupier can complain to his Local Authority if :
1. A hedge is evergreen or semi-evergreen.
2. It is over 2m in height.
3. It is "unreasonably restricting " light to the property.
The Local Authority can issue a "remedial notice" on the owner eg to reduce its height. Failure to take action can result in a fine of up to £1000 and daily fines for so long as the failure continues.
A government Bill giving Local Authorities the power to control evergreen or semi-evergreen hedge heights seems set to become law. A residential occupier can complain to his Local Authority if :
1. A hedge is evergreen or semi-evergreen.
2. It is over 2m in height.
3. It is "unreasonably restricting " light to the property.
The Local Authority can issue a "remedial notice" on the owner eg to reduce its height. Failure to take action can result in a fine of up to £1000 and daily fines for so long as the failure continues.
22 May 2008, 11:05 PM
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Hi Neil yes they do hang over but not very much. I know I can cut this part without his permission but do you know how I stand with the cuttings
ie. can I put them over the fence or send him a bill for disposal etc...?
Brian: thanks for the link mate, looks like some weekend reading their
looks like at least a £450 outlay to start with then
Will have a chat with Chris (milamber) to see if he can shed some light on this as well (excuse the pun)
Ta Darren
22 May 2008, 11:09 PM
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I hope the neighbour has a good ladder & a sharp saw. 
Some ammunition :-
An overview on high hedges - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
Frequently asked questions on high hedges - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
High Hedges: complaining to the Council - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
High Hedges: Appealing against the Council's decision - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
Hedge height and light loss - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38)
I rest my case.
Mark
Some ammunition :-
An overview on high hedges - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
Frequently asked questions on high hedges - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
High Hedges: complaining to the Council - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
High Hedges: Appealing against the Council's decision - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
Hedge height and light loss - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38)
I rest my case.
Mark
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23 May 2008, 08:12 AM
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A stern letter from Milamber should do the trick... lol 
Chris.... get the fountain pen filled up mate.
hahahahha
I always say neighbours make or ruin houses.
an accidental slip with some vpower and a box of swan vestas might be in order. (disclaimer: i was joking about the last bit!!!)
Chris.... get the fountain pen filled up mate.
hahahahha
I always say neighbours make or ruin houses.
an accidental slip with some vpower and a box of swan vestas might be in order.
(disclaimer: i was joking about the last bit!!!)
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I don't disagree with the points that have been made so far. I can't discuss peoples private matters on a forum though, sorry everyone I'm sure you understand.
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Posibly covered elsewhere but more here
High hedges - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
High hedges - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
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hi darren
make my weekend
i have a chain saw and a transit
have nothing booked this weekend
and dont give a f**k
what time do you want me round
budgie
make my weekend
i have a chain saw and a transit
have nothing booked this weekend
and dont give a f**k
what time do you want me round
budgie
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Ha Ha Ha everybody, we wish ,Darren's at work, so budgie what petrol dose your chainsaw run on
I will be sure to pass all your comments on, he might even take some of you up on your ideas knowing Darren
Thanks Maria
I will be sure to pass all your comments on, he might even take some of you up on your ideas knowing Darren
Thanks Maria
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Thanks All, some very interesting propositions there, might try them all actually
He has now conceded to let me trim 500mm or maybe even 750mm off..........
I don't think I remember him saying it had to be of the top though
I would only need 30 foot steps to cut the top
Darren
He has now conceded to let me trim 500mm or maybe even 750mm off..........
I don't think I remember him saying it had to be of the top though
I would only need 30 foot steps to cut the top
Darren
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BeeSTI just go to the council.... you should also check your house insurance as some have clauses that if you have a tree within a certain area near your house and it is over a certain height then your insurance could be void... Just something else you should look into
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