Renfrewshire Council

If you have a high hedge issue with a neighbour

If you have an issue with a neighbour about a high hedge, you should see if you can resolve it between you first. 

We have a free mediation service that could help you resolve a dispute with your neighbour.

If you can't resolve the issue, you can consider an application for a high hedge notice where:

• a high hedge interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of a domestic property 
• the issue has not been resolved amicably between you and your neighbours.

If it's an issue in a public area, you can tell us online about an overgrown hedge.

Guidance on high hedge notices

You can contact us at dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk if you would like advice about a high hedge issue.

See our guidance on high hedge notices [386KB] about:

• who can apply and who will be affected
• what you need to do before you can apply for a high hedge notice
• what will and won't be considered in the application
• what happens after we assess the issue
• appealing the decision
• if it is your hedge
• if the hedge is not reduced in height

What happens after you apply for a high hedge notice

We will review your application when we receive it, to see if it qualifies for a high hedge notice. 

We'll also advise you on the cost for a high hedge notice [377KB]  including information about:

• refunds
• multiple hedges and uncommon cases
• reductions for people on low incomes or with disabilities.

More information

You can find more information about applying for a high hedge notice on the MyGov.scot website.

You can also get guidance on appealing a high hedge notice on the Scottish Government website.