If you have a row of shrubs and trees then the whole thing is considered a hedge. So, if the hedge exceeds 2m and the council approves a complaint made by your neighbour(s) then I think you might have to trim the whole lot! But I'm no lawyer ... though probably somebody on here is
As ever, discuss with your neighbours first!
That's why I suggested planting trees/shrubs further into the garden and not in a row!
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
That's good to know... I has assumed it would just be the fence itself that had the height limit. I can't imagine the neighbours would have any issues with us no longer overlooking their gardens, but you never know!
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