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Lighten our darkness - or not?

By: Series: New Law Journal ; 152(7014) 11 January 2002, 10-12(3)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the High Hedges Bill which will allow local authorities to settle disputes over nuisance hedges. The Bill provides for a set criteria to be satisfied before a complaint is made to allow house owners to predict whether a complaint would be considered and be successful. Considers the possible questions that could be raised over and which are answered in the briefing pack on the Bill and also the concept of 'action hedge height' and how to work out loss of light.

Discusses the High Hedges Bill which will allow local authorities to settle disputes over nuisance hedges. The Bill provides for a set criteria to be satisfied before a complaint is made to allow house owners to predict whether a complaint would be considered and be successful. Considers the possible questions that could be raised over and which are answered in the briefing pack on the Bill and also the concept of 'action hedge height' and how to work out loss of light.