![]() If you need help writing a letter, speak to an adviser at your local Citizens Advice Bureau. I'm prepared to take further action if needed. I'd like to reach an agreement about this so that we can both enjoy our homes. On the 6th you said you're not prepared to do this but I would ask that you reconsider. ![]() I understand that Spring is the best time to cut back pines to prevent damage so I'd like you to do this by mid-April. This will still give you privacy in your living room. I'd like you to cut them back by 4 feet to allow light into my living room. They block the light, especially when the sun is highest. I've attached pictures of my living room - you can clearly see the trees through the window. I wasn't able to enjoy my living room this past Summer because it was dark and cold. I explained that because of their height (I estimate 15 feet) and where they're planted, they're blocking any light coming through my living room windows. 5 Home Street adjacent to my living room at no. We spoke on the 6th of February about the clump of 5 pine trees in your garden at no. when you'd like a reply - 14 days is reasonable.the reasonable action you'd like them to take.pictures of the tree or hedge that's blocking light in your property.addresses - your address and your neighbours.If your neighbour owns the home you should write to them directly but if they rent you'll need to write to both them and their landlord. If you're sending a letter, get free proof of postage. This might persuade them to take action and you'll have evidence that you've tried to reach an agreement. If you haven't reached an agreement by speaking with them, you should put your request in writing. This means if they don't do it you have a record of it later. If you reach an agreement, put it in writing and ask them to sign it. If you're worried about trying to negotiate with your neighbour because of verbal abuse or harassment you can ask your local authority to deal with antisocial behaviour. the type of trees or hedge - for example, will it be damaged, how often will they need to maintain it and when is the best time to cut it back.how capable they are - for example, older neighbours might have to employ someone to cut it back so it might take longer.how much you're asking them to cut it back - it should only be what's needed to let light into your home.They're more likely to agree if your request is reasonable. It's important to think carefully about what action you ask them to take and how quickly you ask them to do it. any action you'll take - if there are overhanging branches on your side of the fence or wall you can cut them back but you should let the neighbour know and should return the branches that you've cut off.the reasonable action you'd like them to take - for example, to cut the tree or hedge back.the impact on you - for example, your living room isn't getting any natural light so you can't enjoy it.Make a note of the date and time you spoke and what you both said. Try speaking to them first, if you feel safe and comfortable doing that. ![]() If your neighbour owns the home you should speak to them directly but if they rent you'll need to speak to both them and their landlord. Equally you may not understand their need for privacy and not being overlooked. Sometimes a neighbour doesn't understand what impact their hedge/trees have on your home and garden. Step 1: Try to reach an agreement with your neighbourīefore you apply to the council you should try to settle the dispute by asking your neighbour to cut back the hedge or trees. The council's unlikely to accept your application for a High Hedge Notice unless you've tried to negotiate first. If the high hedge owner removes hedge completely.If the high hedge owner doesn't follow the High Hedge Notice.How to appeal against the council's decision.Step 5: Council investigates and makes a decision.Step 4: Council decides whether to investigate your application.Step 2: Check whether you can apply for a High Hedge Notice.Step 1: Try to reach an agreement with your neighbour.If the roots of a neighbouring tree or hedge are affecting your garden you should follow our advice about solving neighbour disputes generally. The council can't make orders about tree or hedge roots, only the foliage. The Notice requires the neighbour to cut the tree or hedge back. You should try first to agree what to do with your neighbour but if that doesn't work you might be able to apply for a High Hedge Notice from the council. If there is just one tree blocking light to your home (rather than two or more trees) follow advice on boundary and garden disputes. Follow our advice if a neighbour's hedge or trees are blocking light to your home or garden.
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