High hedges complaints quick guide

A hedge is considered to:

• be comprised of a line of two or more evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs
• rise to a height of more than 2 metres above ground level, which forms a barrier to light

When considering whether a particular hedge can be the subject of a complaint under the act, the following questions need to be addressed:

• is the hedge comprised wholly or predominantly of evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs?
• are there two or more trees or shrubs in it and are these roughly in line?
• is it over 2 metres in height?
• does the hedge act, to some degree, as a barrier to light or access – even though it might have gaps in it ?

If the answer to all these questions is yes, then it is classed as a high hedge.