High Trees - new legislation?

[Mrs_Pegasus]

Hi

At the back of our property we have some very tall evergreens.  (i think they are the mile-a-minute ones).  I have read somewhere that this year legislation is being brought it where these types of trees cannot exceed 8 ft.

The current height is level with the top of the roof on a 2 floor house and they do shade the garden and the back rooms of the house.

I havent spoken with the owner of the land behind because I want to get all my facts in order.  Other neighbours have agreed to sign a letter and negotiate with the owner so it wont only be me.

Anyone know of the rights and wrongs of the act and if it has come into force yet.

[buildersmate]

There was a Private members Bill that got as far as a second reading in the Commons before being abandoned for lack of parliamentary time, so, no it never came to anything.  The Buiulding Research Establishment (BRE) has since devised a formula that involves the height of the trees and the distance from the window to the trees, but it isn't law, just recommendation. Check the BRE website for details.

[Lindy Loo]

Just had a look on Google and found this on the Governments 'Office of the Deputy Prime Minister' website.

http://tinyurl.com/b2sbk

It is advice about high hedges. Hope it helps you.

Good luck