fences

[iesugrist]

Garden boundary (hot potato!!) has a large hedge overlapping an old fence... the hedge roots are planetd on neighbours' side of hedge............. sooooooooooo if we cut back to fence that should be ok yes?

Next...... onc we do this can we assume fence + f. posts are the boundaries?

Last - what height fencing can we put up (wooden) legally and has anybody any suggestions for suppliers... these need to be stronger than usual panel stuff as winds we get on Anglesey tend to blow em down regularly!

Thanks

[Edited by iesugrist on 13-10-2002 at 17:22 PM GMT]

 

[sbastiman]

>> if we cut back to fence that should be ok yes?

I believe legally you must offer the branches back to your neighbours as they are their property

>> can we assume fence + f. posts are the boundaries?

Dangerous to assume, particularily where boundaries are concerned !! You should check your house deeds.

>> what height fencing can we put up (wooden) legally

The general rule is 6ft for any type of fencing but check with your local planning department as there are quite often variations (even within the same council area) for one reason or another.

Sorry can't help with the name of a supplier

 

[AnonymousImport]

Vertical boarded fence panels are much stronger, (and somewhat more expensive) than waney lap panels and do survive the weather much better, even in windy situations. However, if the site is very exposed, you might want to use 'hit and miss' vertical fence panels, which allow more wind to pass through, and therefore reduce the risk of damage.