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A tall evergreen hedge along a garden boundary casting shadow over a lawn
Rules and permits

High hedges law and complaints in Exeter

The high hedges rules in Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 let a neighbour complain to the council about an evergreen hedge over two metres high that affects the enjoyment of a home. This guide sets out who can complain, the process and the remedial notices that can follow.
9 min read
Climbing rope and harness hanging from a branch above a chainsaw on a tarpaulin
Rules and permits

Work at height and chainsaw rules for Exeter tree work

Tree work in Exeter is high-risk work, governed by the Work at Height Regulations 2005, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and general contractor risk duties. This guide explains what those rules mean on a tree site, what a competent crew should show and what a client can reasonably ask to see before work starts.
8 min read
An ecologist inspecting a cavity in a mature ash trunk at a woodland edge
Rules and permits

Bat roosts and tree work in Exeter

Bats can use trees in Exeter that look ordinary from the ground, and their resting places are protected even when unoccupied. This guide explains when a survey is needed, what it involves and when a licence must be obtained before tree work goes ahead.
7 min read