"martin" wrote in message
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...633151,00.html

My house level is lower than my neighbours by 3 feet.
The hedge is planted in a raised bed which adds approx. 3.5 feet to the
hedge height on my side.

I recently cut my side of the hedge to approx. 5 feet but with the added
height of the raised bed this equates to a hedge height of about 8 feet.

My neighbours cut their side yesterday but cut their side to approx 6.5 feet
thinking 5 feet was too small.

Where does the law stand on this?
Is the height of the hedge calculated top to root or from top to walking
ground level and does it take into account different house levels?