Trees In My Neighbours garden

[David Read]

Dear Members,

 

I have been in touch with a tree surgeon and he has suggested that I contact you with problem that I have in my back garden.

 

The problem is that at about six o'clock in the evening the sun is virtually totally blocked out because of conifers in my back neighbours garden.

 

There are three trees, two that are touching one another an one that is a single tree. All three are as tall as a house.

 

I have read that two or more trees constitute a hedge an if this is the case can I get my neighbour to trim them?

 

Is this the case?

 

I have attached a photo of the situation at six pm.

 

Thanks for you help

 

David

[Mark Bolam]

Have you talked to your neighbour about it?

 

 

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[RobRainford]

What mark said! ^^

 

To enable the local authority to use the Asbo act and specifically the high hedges section, you have to use all available avenues with the neighbour first.

 

Then the council get involved but can charge extortionate fees.

 

There is no right to light when it comes to trees unfortunately. It looks like the trees/ hedges could have been maintained in the past, or are in a long cycle so they gain a fair amount of height in between cuttings.

 

Speak to them first.

[sloth]

Have you talked to your neighbour about it?

 

 

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Yep, definitely the first port of call.

Followed by months of arguing, solicitors letters, fisticuffs and a hand drill with glyphosate at midnight!

 

 

 

Or sensible discussion between adults, which is preferable of course...

[David Read]

I have talked to my neighbour and have also sent him a letter in which I offered to pay for the the trees to be trimmed but he has not replied.

 

I have also been in touch with the council who want £500 up front before they will come and look at the problem.

 

I am considering paying the £500 but will I be wasting my money.

 

David

[John Mac]

I would engage the services of a solicitor and find out exactly what can be done.

[diervek]

If they're not responding to your letter, or your verbal communication, I'd personally try the gently gently approach a few more times. Then include involving the council that may result in them having to cover costs.

 

Usually the prospect of losing money gets people moving.

 

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Edited July 8, 2017 by diervek

[Maxwell]

If he's not responding to your letter, pay them a visit and verbally offer your solution.

Then, if that is unsuccessful, pursue other courses of action.

 

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exactly this, plus bring round a bottle of wine

[diervek]

exactly this, plus bring round a bottle of wine [emoji106]1:

I just edited my post after noticing, the OP has already tried verbal communication 😉

The bottle of wine, or a few cold beers is always a good shout 👍

 

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[wicklamulla]

go round and knock on their door, be uber polite, explain the situation, invite them round to your garden for drinks at 6pm, offer to contribute towards the cost of having them removed or trimmed/topped.