If you are living in the shadow of your neighbour's evergreen or semi-evergreen hedge and you consider that it is harming the enjoyment of your house or garden, you can complain to the council. However, before we can deal with your complaint you must make significant efforts to try to resolve the problem yourself.
Complaining to us must be a last resort, you must show that attempts to resolve the problem amicably have failed. We act as the third party, we do not mediate or negotiate between you and your neighbour.
This is a chargeable service in line with Havant Borough Council’s current Schedule of Fees:
- Prices for council services 2018-19 (pdf 257 kb)
If you cannot find a resolution without contacting us, please see forms and advice on how to make a complaint below:
- High Hedges Complaint Form (pdf 134 kb)
- High Hedges Guidance Notes for Completing the Complaint Form (pdf 18 kb)
- High Hedges: Complaining to the Council - Guidance from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (pdf 395 kb)
- High Hedges: Appealing against the Council's Decision - Guidance from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (pdf 313 kb)