This week (from 1 April) the High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013 came into effect to help resolve issues with high hedges which are having a negative impact on domestic properties.
Where neighbours are unable to resolve the issue of a high hedge, this new legislation gives homeowners and occupiers a right to apply to us for a high hedge notice. The Council will act as an independent and impartial adjudicator, considering the position of each party, before making a decision.
The intention is that the new law will resolve problems caused by hedges (hedges which are over two metres tall and block out light) and allows us to enforce decisions taken. You can find more about the new legislation and how to make an application for a high hedges notice including the relevant fees on our website.
Planning Edinburgh 
If you don’t know what this is about, the picture should help! Richard
Richard Watt Correspondence Secretary Juniper Green Community Council Tel: 0131 538 0352 email: correspondence@junipergreencc.org.uk
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2014 06:40:03 +0000 To: relwatt@hotmail.com