Hello All,
Our front garden is bordered by a 4ft hedge which we own and runs parallel to the road. Between the hedge and the road there is an area of grass approx 5ft in width. This land has not and never has been maintained by the council. They maintain the opposite side of the road which has the same set-up.
There was a ditch running the length of the road on this grassed area but it was infilled years ago. There is no footpath.
I've looked at my deeds and contacted the council about who is responsible for it but have got no definative answer.
I'm wondering if it would be legal for me to erect a picket type fence on this land.
If I were to leave it to overgrow who would be responsible for maintaining it? It would seem that the properties along the road have 'adopted' the land outside each of their houses and keep it cut etc.
TIA, J
Our front garden is bordered by a 4ft hedge which we own and runs parallel to the road. Between the hedge and the road there is an area of grass approx 5ft in width. This land has not and never has been maintained by the council. They maintain the opposite side of the road which has the same set-up.
There was a ditch running the length of the road on this grassed area but it was infilled years ago. There is no footpath.
I've looked at my deeds and contacted the council about who is responsible for it but have got no definative answer.
I'm wondering if it would be legal for me to erect a picket type fence on this land.
If I were to leave it to overgrow who would be responsible for maintaining it? It would seem that the properties along the road have 'adopted' the land outside each of their houses and keep it cut etc.
TIA, J