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How far should tall trees be from house?

By Jessica Young

How far should tall trees be from house?

15 to 20 feet
To get the most useful shade on the house at a practical distance, place the tree 15 to 20 feet from the house. Small trees may be planted closer than 15 feet, but large trees should be planted 20 feet or more away from the house.

What are the rules about Neighbours trees?

The law states that any branches cut off belong to the person on whose land the tree originally grew, so you should ask your neighbour if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them. Do not just throw trimmings back over the boundary – this could constitute ‘fly tipping’.

Can I get my Neighbour to cut his trees?

If you own the tree or hedge Your neighbour can cut any branches that are overhanging into their garden as long as they only remove the bits on their side of the boundary. If they want you to cut your tree or hedge just because they don’t like the way it looks, it’s up to you whether you do the work.

How tall are the trees in my neighbours garden?

One is now 40ft high, the two conifers next … read more Trees from neighbours house are blocking all sunlight from around 4.30 each day to the areas of the garden where patio is. We get in … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… 3 of my neighbours grow lleylandiis which now block my sunlight in my garden. I have asked them to trim them.

Do you have the right to cut back a neighbour’s tree?

Trees or hedges overhanging your property. If a neighbour’s tree or hedge is growing over into your garden, you cannot make them cut it back. However, you do have the right to remove overgrowing branches yourself, but only back to the common boundary.

What should I do if my neighbours hedge is too tall?

affecting your enjoyment of your home or garden because it’s too tall You might have to pay the council a fee to consider your complaint. Read more about complaining to your council about a high hedge. You can trim branches or roots that cross into your property from a neighbour’s property or a public road.

How tall is the hedge at the back of my house?

LL.B (Hons), Prof. Dip. Law… The hedge at the rear of our property is over 12 feet tall and blocking sunlight in the evening to our patio and garden. When we first moved here 8 … read more q1 There is Copper Beach tree planted on council land about 4m from my boundary fence.

One is now 40ft high, the two conifers next … read more Trees from neighbours house are blocking all sunlight from around 4.30 each day to the areas of the garden where patio is. We get in … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… 3 of my neighbours grow lleylandiis which now block my sunlight in my garden. I have asked them to trim them.

Trees or hedges overhanging your property. If a neighbour’s tree or hedge is growing over into your garden, you cannot make them cut it back. However, you do have the right to remove overgrowing branches yourself, but only back to the common boundary.

affecting your enjoyment of your home or garden because it’s too tall You might have to pay the council a fee to consider your complaint. Read more about complaining to your council about a high hedge. You can trim branches or roots that cross into your property from a neighbour’s property or a public road.

Can a neighbor plant a tree in your yard?

Trees are sources of beauty, as well as frequent sources of conflict between neighbors. A neighbor’s tree can grow so that branches or roots encroach on your yard, causing actual or potential damage. If you’re facing such a situation, understand your rights so you can decide how to address it. Branches Hanging Over Your Yard