"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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In article ,
bnd777 wrote:

"stoneysteve" wrote in message
ws.com...

My neighbour insists on switching on his "retina burner" (500W HAaogen
Light) every night which lights up my whole garden and blinds me should
I look out my kitchen window after about 9 pm . I would like to plant a
bushy tree about 8-9 feet high to partially block this out. Can you
suggest something tallish with dense foliage which might suit this
purpose.

PS He has previously refused to leave the light off so asking politely
is not an option

Much though i loathe Leylandi it would seem that in this instance its
definitely your best bet

Perhaps. But only if the noisesome neighbour is to the NORTH. If
to the south, the cure will be worse than the disease.

I suggest you gently tell him that if he refuses to be reasonable then
you
will plant Leylandi and you will not reduce their height ...........you
might need to put it in writing and even copy it to your councils
Environmental Health Officer if as I suspect they tell you theres nothing
they can do

I would strongly advise doing nothing of the sort! Documenting what
could be classed as revenge planting is NOT a good idea. Yes, plant
them, but say that their purpose is for screening out the light.
Listen politely to requests for lopping them and ignore them. When
the neighbour is sufficiently disturbed, say you will remove them
if he signs a contract not to use a floodlight. And get a solicitor
to phrase the contract, and make sure that it is part of the deeds!

I am not a lawyer, but am pretty sure that is the correct approach.


Nothing in writing.

No connection or contact with the Council or Police.

No letters from Solicitors.

No mirrors to reflect/direct back the light.

BECAUSE, when you come to sell your house, (assuming you are owner occupier)
then these disputes have to be recorded and mentioned in future searches
:-((

Just go ahead and plant Leylandi.

Say nothing to anyone until you are asked to trim.

Hope that helps.