Sycamore Nuisance

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Unfortunately, although a line of Sycamore Trees may be classified as a hedge; there is currently no law that requires a person to manage them. That aside, we found the following story of interest and inspirational.

September 2023 Neighbours ordered to chop 21ft hedge down after man claimed it was ruining his life

A couple have been ordered to chop down a 21ft hedge after their neighbour claimed it “starved” his garden of daylight and started to ruin his life.

Key comments in the article include:

the skyscrapers have covered his property in darkness, which has prevented him from growing his own plants

it had become impossible for me to safely trim the hedge overhang on my side

enjoyment of our garden is reduced by increasing lack of daylight to our patio area and front garden

plants are affected by the reduction in daylight.

It is upsetting to see our garden become darker and darker every year. The negative effect of this hedge on our enjoyment and amenity is severe.

Read the full article here: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/neighbours-ordered-chop-21ft-hedge-30950262