High hedges
This section provides information about the law relating to high hedges and making a complaint.
You can officially complain to the Council about a high hedge on a neighbouring property in this section of the website.
You can download a form and guidance notes on making a complaint about the hedge.
Mediation
However, making a formal complaint should always be a last resort and you are advised to try mediation first. For more information please see the East Surrey Community Mediation website or email mediation.easy@btinternet.com.
Guidance notes
The guidance notes - downloadable below - will help you to ascertain if you have a legitimate complaint.
The Council and other local authorities gained powers to deal with disputes over high hedges on 1 June 2005, when Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 came into force.
Further information
There is a wealth of information including frequently asked questions and more on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's website, in the section about about hedges and trees:
Complaint form
- Complaint form: High hedges
- Guidance notes for completing the complaint form: High hedges
- High Hedges: complaining to the Council (Communities and Local Government website).
Last updated : 29/09/2010
