Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council received highest number of high hedge complaints in UK
New data shows that 100 complaints were received by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council regarding high hedges in 2025, more than any other UK council.
It has been revealed that over 1,091 complaints have been sent to councils across the UK regarding high hedges in 2025, with Lisburn and Castlereagh City topping the list.
The Property Buying Company sent freedom of information requests to 379 councils across the UK to find out how many complaints have been received regarding high hedges.
The data shows that at least £92,851 has been charged by councils to investigate high hedges in 2025.
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council received the highest number of complaints regarding high hedges in 2025, standing at 100.
Of these, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council noted that three of these became formal complaints, whereby evidence has been submitted.
The council charged a total of £1,080 to investigate high hedges in 2025.
Closely following is Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, with 95 complaints made regarding high hedges.
The council charged £1,080 to investigate high hedges in 2025.
Mid Ulster, Mid and East Antrim, and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are also on the top ten list, alongside Hillingdon Borough Council, Sutton Borough Council, South Derbyshire District Council, Hounslow Borough Council, and Northumberland County Council.
Jonny Christie, Co-Founder of The Property Buying Company, explained: “To make a complaint, the height of the high hedge should be having an adverse effect on the enjoyment of your own home, garden or yard.
“This includes, but is not limited to, being more than two metres tall and creating a barrier to light or access.
“Councils can order the owner of the high hedge to take action, such as pruning, to correct the problem and stop it from occurring again.
“It’s important to take all reasonable steps to try to settle the dispute without contacting the council first, as the council can reject your request if this has not taken place first.
“Set out your case, including: the steps you’ve taken to resolve the issue; the problems you are facing in your home, garden or yard due to the tall hedge; why the problem is serious and how it is adversely affecting the enjoyment of the property.”