Hedgerows

Protected hedgerows

If you remove a hedgerow without permission, you may face an unlimited fine and/or have to replace the hedgerow.

The way in which the regulations apply to individual hedgerows is quite complex and so we would advised you to contact the countryside team at an early stage of the application process for further guidance. If a hedgerow is protected under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997 Act, you will need the council's consent to remove it.

You can download a form to notify us you intend to remove a hedgerow from the menu on the right, or alternatively you can apply through the Planning Portal. 

For further information, please contact the countryside team.