Trees and hedges in Harrogate

Before carrying out any work on trees it is vital to check if there are any restrictions. Unauthorised work to protected trees carries heavy penalties.

We have powers to deal with complaints about high hedges under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.

After we receive a complaint, it is our role to decide whether the hedge is adversely affecting the complainant's reasonable enjoyment of their property.

Before making a complaint, you must have tried and exhausted all other ways of resolving the hedge dispute.

The hedgerow regulations aim to protect important countryside hedgerows by controlling their removal.

Report a problem with a tree located on council land or affecting a pavement, road or public space.