A hedge can also be an ideal garden boundary that if well maintained lasts a long time and can bring wildlife and colour to a garden. However issues with neighbours can arise when hedges are not maintained
If you feel that you are being negatively affected by a high hedge on neighbouring land then you should in the first instance work with your neighbours to resolve the issue.
Guidance on how to settle your hedge differences
As a last resort under the high hedges legislation, any person can complain to the council if their reasonable enjoyment of their property is adversely affected by a high hedge.
However you must first have tried and exhausted all other avenues for resolving their hedge dispute.
Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003, gives local authorities powers to deal with complaints about high hedges.
Guidance on making a complaint regarding high hedges
High Hedge complaints are dealt with by the Community Services team. More details and how to report it can be found here.