On Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:46:31 GMT, "Alan Holmes"
wrote:


"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...

"K" wrote ((snip)).

If it's her hedge, then the neighbour can invoke the high hedges
legislation and ask for it to be cut back.

Yes but that costs the aggrieved party £400+. non-refundable to get the
local Council to just look at it. Some might not have that sort of money
to throw at the problem without a guaranteed outcome in their favour.

If the house is empty and the new owners are not yet present, I would just
cut it down, when it is done, it is done!

What are you, a peeping tom? Why can't others respect people's wishes
for privacy?