In article , Sacha
writes
snip

Look at the numbers, David and tell me of ONE other single hedging plant
being considered for legislative action because of its antisocial use. Just
one.

Laurel.

The draft legislation refers to any evergreen, not just to leylandii

That makes sense but it is the leylandii mis-use that has led to the need
for this legislation. One hardly - if ever - reads of another hedging plant
allowed to grow to 70' or more and cause a nuisance to neighbours.

Its not just the height though that makes it a nuisance hedge, one of
the main stories on the front page of hedgeline was about a privet IIRC,
the bill (if it ever comes to pass!) should not just address the height
but also suitability, width, placement etc.
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David