Hedges that encroach onto a footpath badly - Resporting it
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In the past when I have left my trees too long without trimming I have received a notice from the LA (I think).
They quote section 154 of the highways act.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/154
They quote section 154 of the highways act.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/154
The link is dead but I assume you mean the Highways Act 1980.
This applies>I think
Section 79
The Highway Authority may direct a landowner to alter any tree, shrub or other vegetation that obstructs the view at a corner.
Ans this>
Section 154
The Highway Authority may serve notice requiring the cutting or felling of a hedge, tree or shrub which endangers, obstructs or interferes with the passage of vehicles or pedestrians, including the view of drivers or the light from a street lamp.
The work is required be carried out within 14 days.
Note: A 'hedge, tree or shrub' includes vegetation of any description.
The Highway Authority may also serve notice requiring the cutting or felling of a hedge, tree or shrub which by reason of its condition is likely to cause danger by falling on the highway.
This applies>I think
Section 79
The Highway Authority may direct a landowner to alter any tree, shrub or other vegetation that obstructs the view at a corner.
Ans this>
Section 154
The Highway Authority may serve notice requiring the cutting or felling of a hedge, tree or shrub which endangers, obstructs or interferes with the passage of vehicles or pedestrians, including the view of drivers or the light from a street lamp.
The work is required be carried out within 14 days.
Note: A 'hedge, tree or shrub' includes vegetation of any description.
The Highway Authority may also serve notice requiring the cutting or felling of a hedge, tree or shrub which by reason of its condition is likely to cause danger by falling on the highway.
StuTheGrouch said:
That is taking the piss. So daft it actually looks photoshopped!
I assured you it isn't, I think the cut has been insufficient for so long that if it was cut back to a sensible amount it wouldn't be a the green cleanly cut hedge it is now. It would be a brown messy affair for the next 12 months, until it grew back properly. There rear hedge is just as bad 6-8 inches into the neighbouring gardens. Strikes me of people who think they live in some sort of manor house and not a modern development. Dear Sir or Madam,
I wish to make a complaint regarding a hedge on the aforementioned road/drive. Number 10 *****.
The hedge in question encroaches onto the footpath to an excessive amount. This means people have to walk in single file and or some people and children are forced into the road on a bend with not the best vision for motorists, I believe this is dangerous. I am aware the hedge was cut by the owners contractor in November 16 and so it is clearly their intention to have it this far into the pavement. I do not consider this fair or reasonable and is selfish and irresponsible.
I believe you have a responsibility under the Highways Act 1980, namely Section 154.
Section 154
The Highway Authority may serve notice requiring the cutting or felling of a hedge, tree or shrub which endangers, obstructs or interferes with the passage of vehicles or pedestrians, including the view of drivers or the light from a street lamp.
The work is required be carried out within 14 days.
Note: A 'hedge, tree or shrub' includes vegetation of any description.
The Highway Authority may also serve notice requiring the cutting or felling of a hedge, tree or shrub which by reason of its condition is likely to cause danger by falling on the highway.
Also one could argue that it Section 79 also applies due to the obstructive nature of the hedges position on the bend.
Section 79
The Highway Authority may direct a landowner to alter any tree, shrub or other vegetation that obstructs the view at a corner.
I trust that you agree with my assessment of the situation and will now take action against the property owner asking them to alter/prune the offending hedge so it no longer obstructs vision or the footpath of ******. If they do not take the action within the set period, appoint a contractor in a timely manner to carry out the necessary works and recover the costs from the homeowner as per the legislation allows.
Kindest Regards
Surveyor_101
I wish to make a complaint regarding a hedge on the aforementioned road/drive. Number 10 *****.
The hedge in question encroaches onto the footpath to an excessive amount. This means people have to walk in single file and or some people and children are forced into the road on a bend with not the best vision for motorists, I believe this is dangerous. I am aware the hedge was cut by the owners contractor in November 16 and so it is clearly their intention to have it this far into the pavement. I do not consider this fair or reasonable and is selfish and irresponsible.
I believe you have a responsibility under the Highways Act 1980, namely Section 154.
Section 154
The Highway Authority may serve notice requiring the cutting or felling of a hedge, tree or shrub which endangers, obstructs or interferes with the passage of vehicles or pedestrians, including the view of drivers or the light from a street lamp.
The work is required be carried out within 14 days.
Note: A 'hedge, tree or shrub' includes vegetation of any description.
The Highway Authority may also serve notice requiring the cutting or felling of a hedge, tree or shrub which by reason of its condition is likely to cause danger by falling on the highway.
Also one could argue that it Section 79 also applies due to the obstructive nature of the hedges position on the bend.
Section 79
The Highway Authority may direct a landowner to alter any tree, shrub or other vegetation that obstructs the view at a corner.
I trust that you agree with my assessment of the situation and will now take action against the property owner asking them to alter/prune the offending hedge so it no longer obstructs vision or the footpath of ******. If they do not take the action within the set period, appoint a contractor in a timely manner to carry out the necessary works and recover the costs from the homeowner as per the legislation allows.
Kindest Regards
Surveyor_101
herewego said:
Report it to the LA. Our local authority would do it for them and send them the bill. It's just as selfish as parking on the footpath.
They will give the owner a warning to do it first, and then if not, they would at a cost.But it looks like that hedge wont be able to be trimmed back much more at all, as it will expose the dead wood inside.
Then i expect people will moan about it being unsightly.
Alucidnation said:
They will give the owner a warning to do it first, and then if not, they would at a cost.
But it looks like that hedge wont be able to be trimmed back much more at all, as it will expose the dead wood inside.
Then i expect people will moan about it being unsightly.
Sorry are you saying they shouldnt cut it back far enough as it will look bad?But it looks like that hedge wont be able to be trimmed back much more at all, as it will expose the dead wood inside.
Then i expect people will moan about it being unsightly.
Alucidnation said:
herewego said:
Report it to the LA. Our local authority would do it for them and send them the bill. It's just as selfish as parking on the footpath.
They will give the owner a warning to do it first, and then if not, they would at a cost.But it looks like that hedge wont be able to be trimmed back much more at all, as it will expose the dead wood inside.
Then i expect people will moan about it being unsightly.
their other option is to remove the hedge and replant!I don't agree that this was necessarily selfish - but simply a lack of gardening skill
- hedge planted too near the boundary to allow for growth either side / trimmed too infrequently and not liking brown, only the ends trimmed to look neat - meaning that it has grown over-bushy... 20 minutes with a hedge trimmer and it would be sorted - will be green again within 6-12 months...ultimately boundary foliage is the land owner's responsibility...
akirk said:
In which case it will look unsightly their other option is to remove the hedge and replant!
I don't agree that this was necessarily selfish - but simply a lack of gardening skill - hedge planted too near the boundary to allow for growth either side / trimmed too infrequently and not liking brown, only the ends trimmed to look neat - meaning that it has grown over-bushy... 20 minutes with a hedge trimmer and it would be sorted - will be green again within 6-12 months...
ultimately boundary foliage is the land owner's responsibility...
I think it selfish as it was cut in Nov 16 and clearly a decision was made to keep it seriously overgrown rather than take the opportunity to rectify the situation, hence selfish. their other option is to remove the hedge and replant!I don't agree that this was necessarily selfish - but simply a lack of gardening skill
- hedge planted too near the boundary to allow for growth either side / trimmed too infrequently and not liking brown, only the ends trimmed to look neat - meaning that it has grown over-bushy... 20 minutes with a hedge trimmer and it would be sorted - will be green again within 6-12 months...ultimately boundary foliage is the land owner's responsibility...
Their rear hedge is nearly as bad as its half in other peoples gardens.
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