The Scottish Government has passed legislation enabling householders to apply to the Council in specified circumstances for a high hedge notice to be served.
A householder can now apply for action to be taken in connection with a neighbouring hedge that consists of a row of 2 or more trees or shrubs and rises to a height of more than 2 metres and forms a barrier to light. Provided that they can show that the height of the hedge adversely affects the reasonable enjoyment of their property and that they have taken all reasonable steps to resolve matters in relation to the 'high hedge', then they can make the application. A fee is payable. Please refer to our Fees Charter and Scale of Fees (PDF) [410KB] .
The Council has produced guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) [236KB] .
Comprehensive guidance for local authorities has been published by the Scottish Government.
A High Hedge Application Form (Word doc) [103KB] to request a high hedge notice is available to download, together with our application guidance notes (PDF) [40KB] .
The application and any other enquiries about 'high hedges', should be made to:
Development Management
Perth and Kinross Council
35 Kinnoull Street
Perth
PH1 5GD
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