Other trees legislated against?

[robertson]

Are there any trees or plants other than leylandii which are legislated against under certain circumstances?

[Hawkwalk]

the Anti-social behaviour act - high hedges 2003 covers any evergreen hedge that may be deemed too high and cause a disbute. It is not just Leylandii that are covered but these are the main problem due to their rapid growth and popularity.

Other plants legislated against are Japanese Knot weed and Giant Hog weed which are classed as invasive species and it is an offense to promote the spread of these plants.

[buildersmate]

Cannabis.

[robertson]

Hawkwalk, I'm a tad confused by your response. If a neighbour is forced to reduce the size of her leylandii, what if she then replaces them with Cordeline, Eucalyptus, Bay trees or any other such trees - can the council legislate?

[naz_nomad]

If the row of trees constitutes an evergreen hedge, then it can only be 2m high ...

[CSG2306]

Hi Robertson,

The law states that if any 2 or more "plants" are placed together they constitute a hedge.

Regards

[Hawkwalk]

Robertson - it is not the type of hedge that is the issue , it is the height of it. As Naz states it can only be 2m high so any type of hedge above this can be deemed as anti-social and the owner can be forced to reduce or remove it.

Take a read of the ASB act, it is all explained in there.

[robertson]

is there legislation against trees, rather than hedges, due to proximity to property, height, etc?

[Hawkwalk]

Only if the tree is causing or may cause damage to your property by either being too close or being a danger. Or if the tree is evergreen and more than one is planted in a row and considered a hedge. Also if the tree is crossing your boundary you may have a case.

If you are after specific information about a problem you are having then it is best to contact your local authority for advise.