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Reedley Marina. Photograph by Sarah Lee

Reedley Marina. Photograph by Sarah Lee

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8th February - Missed Refuse Collections

There have been some slight disruptions to refuse collections due to the snow and ice. If your collection was missed today, we will return tomorrow (9th February) to complete it.

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High hedges

Top of a hedge against the sky The Council has powers to deal with problems of high hedges. Provided you have tried and exhausted all other avenues for resolving your hedge dispute, you will be able to apply to the Council to resolve the matter (for which a fee will be payable).

The law only applies to domestic dwellings which are affected by hedges on another persons land and which are composed of a line of two or more evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs which are more than two metres high. It does not apply to single trees or to any tree or shrub that loses its leaves in winter.

Both the Government and Pendle Council provide guidance on how you can agree a solution about problem high hedges, including the new legislation which allows local authorities to consider complaints under the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003. Also how to assess light restriction.

Full guidance on high hedges from the Department for Communities and Local Government (external link)

Advice on what to do if you think you have a problem with a high hedge.

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The service is available Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Further Information

Contact details

Contact: Planning Services - General

Department: Regeneration Services

Email: planning@pendle.gov.uk

Telephone: 01282 661661

Visit: http://www.pendle.gov.uk/planning

Nelson Town Hall, Market Square, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LG

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