My neighbour has two 18 foot fir trees in his garden. Our gardens are only about 20 foot square and these trees are blocking out nearly all our sun. We are in UK.
2007-04-01 02:54:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
There are new regulations about this...first thing to do is have a word with your neighbour, then if you get no joy from them contact your local council...it's something to do with the high hedges act and two or more trees which are over two metres high and blocking daylight from neighbouring properties...
More information on the act here...
http://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=383
2007-04-01 03:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK and they are Leylandii then there is a law to help you. With any other trees there is often very little that you can do even if there is a possibility of damage to your house foundations. (That damage would occur AFTER the tree was removed and the roots in your foundations died). You are legally able to lop any overhanging branches. Many trees actually have protection orders to prevent them from being cut down and the fines are considerable. If you did take any legal action it would cost a lot, devalue your house because of the dispute and take a long time. My best suggestion for you is that you become VERY friendly with the neighbour and even offer to pay for tree pruning which might be less than £100 and well worth it. I sympathise I have the same problem and I paid for the pruning - £90. I have had a lot of problems over it for many years.
2007-04-02 07:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by ☆Lauren☆ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with your council. He is taking your daylight. There is a law about it. Or the Citizens Advice might be able to help.
Think the council will probably send a person with a light meter....but the other thing is...a tree's roots spread as far underground as the branches do above ground. So the trees could do damage to foundations, drains, etc. (For example a poplar tree's roots don't spread far, as it's branches don't, but something like a birch tree, spreads out quite a lot.)
You say the trees are firs, if they are Leylandii the council will probably have a ruling about them. Nothing grows under them.
Check with both the local council and the CAB.
2007-04-01 03:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by i_am_jean_s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it will depend on local laws.
You may be able to take a case against them to cut the trees, but who wants neighbours that hate you.
Why not invite them around for a cup of tea and some cucumber sandwhiches. Or beer and crisps, depending on your neighbour and your tastes.
Then talk to them about the problem. Maybe you reduce the height a little a bit.
But hey you are the UK, so I must ask you ....what bloody sun...it isn't the trees, it is the whole country....don't worry about it.
2007-04-01 03:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fir trees are bad for the ground as nothing wants to grow under them. They will not be protected trees and it is quite possible that your neighbour would be happier without them but can't face the cost of taking them down. Have a word with him/her and suggest you share the cost
Only broad leaf trees help in the conversion of CO2 to Oxygen
2007-04-04 02:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by Professor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hedges cant legally be that high. I think 8 ft is the max. It doesnt matter on garden size. Speak to the council and they can order him to cut them down.
2007-04-01 05:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Susan H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think he is ok as long as the tree's dont overhang your garden but i would still try and complain cause not being able to see much is lowering the value of your property so maybe you can have them on that
2007-04-01 03:03:35 · answer #7 · answered by mudfish 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think there is but think about it first as it could block all the light comming in through your windows plus make sure there is no pipes or wires under where you are going to plant or watch out for phone wires
2007-04-03 23:44:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think there is cuz when the roots get under your house and mess with the foundations then your guna have a whole load of problems with yours, and your neibours.
2007-04-01 03:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by lobz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can check with your local city officials. Or you can go to their web site. All the regulations should be listed for your city or county.
2007-04-01 03:04:11 · answer #10 · answered by Rican 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋