Who is responsible for vegetation overhanging footways and footpaths?
Generally any vegetation overhanging the public highway is the direct responsibility of the owner or occupier of the premises from which the vegetation originates. They should ensure that vegetation growing on their land does not impede access along the highway, which includes the carriageway, footpath and verge. Hedges should be cut back to the boundary or vertically above the rear of the footpath for a clear height of 2.2 metres. Trees should be cut back to at least 50 cm behind the kerbline to a clear height of 5.2 metres above the carriageway on minor roads and 6.6 metres on main roads.
