High hedges

When you can make a high hedge application

The hedge must:

• form a line of 2 more tree or shrubs
• be more than 2 metres high
• form a barrier to light in your house or garden

Before you can make a high hedge application

You must:

• be the owner or occupier of the affected property
• have tried to resolve things with the hedge owner
• keep records of dates and things you do to try to resolve it
• write to the hedge owner at least twice in the last 6 months - 1 must be by recorded delivery or from a lawyer
• send copies of the letters and any replies with your application

How to make a high hedge application notice

You can only make an application as a last resort if you can't resolve the dispute any other way.

Download a high hedge application [198.14KB].

Download the high hedge application guidance notes [230.01KB].

Completed forms should be emailed to planning@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk.

You must send evidence with your application.

High hedge application fee

The fee is £500.

How to pay

We no longer accept cheques. You can only pay by debit card or credit card.

Pay online 

You can also phone our payment centre on 0141 577 3008.

Lines are open Monday to Friday between 9am and 4.15pm. You must quote the reference number or address.

After you submit a high hedge application

We'll check the application. We'll also decide if you've done enough to resolve the issue yourself.

If we go ahead with the application we'll:

• contact the hedge owner
• visit the site
• make a decision

Our decision

We'll write to you and the hedge owner with our decision.

If we agree to take action. We may ask the hedge owner to:

• reduce the height of the hedge
• remove the hedge
• set rules about maintaining the hedge in future

Appeals

Both you and the hedge owner have the right to appeal.

Contact us

Email: planning@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Phone: 0141 577 3001