High hedges complaints quick guide

A person can bring a complaint under part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 only if a ‘domestic property’ is affected. 

The act defines domestic property as:

• a dwelling
• any associated garden or yard

The garden or yard does not have to be attached to the dwelling, as long as it is linked legally, rather than physically, with the property.

A complaint cannot be brought under the act if a hedge is affecting outbuildings used for incidental domestic purposes including:

• garage
• barn
• summerhouse
• shed
• other domestic outbuilding