Hedgerows and High Hedges

Hedgerows

Apply to remove a countryside hedgerow

To apply to remove a hedgerow, please see information below.  Please refer to the links section for additional information.

You can only remove the hedgerow if:

• it's less than 30 years old
• you're the owner, tenant or manager of the hedgerow
• you're a utility company that's eligible to remove it

High Hedges

Any hedges that are within the boundary of your own property are your responsibility. Although there is no legislation that limits the height of any hedge, If a hedge does adversely affect the owners/occupiers of an adjoining domestic property then they may be within their right to take action through the High Hedges complaints system introduced by the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 and is subsequently dealt with under Environmental Protection.

When making a complaint about a hedge, please also ensure you have read the following:

• _{GOV.UK guidance notes: High hedges: complaining to the council} 

• _{Torridge District Council: www.torridge.gov.uk/article/22052/High-Hedges}