Hedges are a common source of falling out between neighbours. Quite often the origin of the hedge pre-dates living memory and each neighbour may have different views as to who owns the hedge. It is sometimes the case that one neighbour believes that the centre of the hedge marks the legal boundary. This is very seldom the case in suburban areas. It is usual for a hedge to have been planted by one neighbour or the other. The owner of a hedge is determined in the first instance by whoever planted it. If that knowledge is lost, other evidence can be used to try and establish the identity of the owner.
Date: 11/04/2023