Unsightly mound

[Mickylav]

An ugly 1metre bank of earth supporting a hedge acts as the boundary between 2 gardens. Our neighbour has a wooden fence on his side in front of the mound/hedge. We would like to remove ugly bank and plant new hedge on the same boundary line. However the neighbour objects. Has his wooden fence effectively re-drawn the boundary? Can we remove mound without neighbours consent?

[Hammer]

His fence would not redefine the boundary. It would simply be a fence completely contained within his property.

You would need to establish exactly where the boundary lies, and if the hedge is jointly owned, I think you would need you neighbour's agreement before you could do anything.

[Lindy Loo]

If you own your property, have a look at the deeds (with the morgage lender) as this should show who is responsible for the boundary in question. If you are responsible then to change it shouldn't be a problem, (check it out the legalities first if need) but if the boundary is your neighbours responsibility, then you would need their permission to do anything... If the property is rented, check with your landlord first what you're able to do.

[Newt]

Hi Mickylav,

See if this site is helpful.
http://www.letsgogardening.co.uk/Information/gardeningla ws.htm

[Newt]

I forgot that I have another.

http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/