In message , Sue & Bob Hobden
writes



But my understanding is that high hedges are not to be simply banned, just
brought into the same planning laws as high fences. If you and your
neighbours want a 40ft hedge then it would be OK provided the Local Planning
Officer agreed.
If a neighbour didn't agree then the Planning Officer has to make a decision
which could fall either way or be a compromise.

That does not seem to be the case with the current High Hedges Bill that
is under consideration in Parliament at the moment (though that's what I
though as well)

All this legislation seems to be about is arrangements for dealing with
complaints about high hedges.

It does not mention anything about planning permission etc.

It would seem you can have as high a hedge as you want, it's only if a
complaint was made and upheld that you would have to do anything about
it.
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Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
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