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My neighbour has a tall tree which casts shadow over my garden. Can the Council ask him to prune it?

April 26, 2017casts council garden neighbour prune shadow tall tree

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My neighbour has a tall tree which casts shadow over my garden. Can the Council ask him to prune it?

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The Council do not enforce any general restrictions over the height of individual trees and cannot arbitrate between you and your neighbour. If you are affected by several trees which may constitute a hedge then the legislation relating to high hedges may be able to help.