East Cambridgeshire District Council

My neighbour's tree is a nuisance, what can I do about it?

Not all things that you may think are a nuisance are actionable nuisances in law. For example, your neighbour’s tree leaf litter may be a nuisance to you each autumn but this it is not an actionable nuisance; a tree may cast shade into your property but that is not an actionable nuisance. It is advised that you talk to the tree owners and raise your concerns with them in the first instance.

Hedgerow Removal in relation to the Hedgerow Regulations 1997

The Statutory Instrument 1997 No. 1160 The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 (Crown Copyright 1997)

New rules on hedgerows came into force on 1st June 1997:

How to Make an Application on Protected Trees

Anyone wishing to carry out work on protected trees must apply to the Council in writing via a planning application form, giving 6 weeks notice of their intentions. During that period the Council may allow the work to proceed or make a TPO to protect the tree. Please use one of the methods below to make an application to the Council.