On 08/02/17 12:34, Master Baggins wrote:
Thank you both for your advice
The Leylandii are not a hedge but just 4 trees in his garden on the
border.
Does that make a difference?
Cheers
MB

This is from the RHS page on high hedges
(https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=408)

What are high hedges?

The term ‘high hedges’ was subjective until it was defined by the
Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003: Part 8 in 2005. This is a summary of
what constitutes a high hedge under the law:

- The hedge is more than 2m (approx 6½ft) tall (there is extra
guidance for hedge heights on slopes)
- A hedge is defined as a line of two or more trees or shrubs
- The hedge is formed wholly or predominantly of evergreens (these
don’t lose their leaves in winter) or semi-evergreen ones (that stay
green most of the year)
- Bamboo and ivy are not included
- Where a hedge is predominantly evergreen, the deciduous trees and
shrubs within the hedge may be included in the work specified. However,
a council can exclude specific trees or require different work

I hope that clarifies things.

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Jeff