High Hedges

As of the 1st June 2005, the Council have powers to adjudicate in disputes between neighbours regarding the height of certain types of hedgerows.

For Further Information on High Hedges is available on the  Communities and Local Government website, follow the links below for further information.

• Over the Garden Hedge
• High Hedges: Complaining to the Council

High Hedges : Appealing against the Council's Decision

The Council will adjudicate complaints in accordance with the Department of Communities and Local Government

Schedule of Fees

The cost of a complaint regarding High Hedges is £336.00.

Schedule of refunds:

• 75% of fee paid to be refunded if the complaint is withdrawn before any letters have been sent by the Council.
  
• 25% of fee to be refunded if the complaint is withdrawn within 28 days of dispatch of initial letters by the Council.
  
• 10% of fee to be refunded if the complaint is withdrawn at any time after 28 days from dispatch of initial letters and before any decision letter is sent.
  

The Complaint Form

High Hedges Complaint Form is available on this website,

or you can request it from us on 01743 281517 or  planningconservation@shrewsbury.gov.uk

For further information 

Contact The Tree Officer in the Conservation Section

Tel: 01743 281318

Write:
Development Services,
The Guildhall,
Frankwell Quay,
Shrewsbury,
SY3 8HQ

email: planningconservation@shrewsbury.gov.uk