LOCAL INFORMATION
11.8.52.L8
Control of high hedges (including Cupressus Leylandii)
Extent: Jersey
Updated 30 August 2019
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Words you may need to know
Resolve - settle an argument, bring a disagreement to an end
Neighbour - someone living along side you
Guidance - advice, help or support
Cupressus Leylandii - a type of fir tree that grows to a great height
The High Hedges [Jersey] Law came into force on the 11th January 2008. A copy of the Law can be found at https://www.jerseylaw.je/laws/revised/Pages/22.200.aspx
If you have a problem with the height of a neighbour's hedge, you will need to show that you have made attempts to resolve the dispute with them. You should keep records of any conversations and approaches made. The fee that must be paid for a complaint made to the Minister for Environment is £350.
Guidance which has been published by the UK Government, entitled "Hedge Height and Light Loss" is already available and will be used by the Minister for Planning and Environment to decide whether a high hedge is a problem. You can see the guidance at www.gov.uk/government/publications/hedge-height-and-light-loss
For any other queries about the new Law contact the Assistant Director-Policy and Projects at Planning and Building Services. Telephone: 445508
