Pavement infringement
Sent to Shropshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 14207368.
The hedge is overgrown and spills on to the pavement. Difficult for people to walk past without damagaing their clothing. My daughter and pushchair has to go in the road to passs
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Specific laws regarding hedges protruding onto public footpaths in Shrewsbury, and Shropshire Council actively enforces these regulations to ensure safe access for pedestrians, wheelchairs, and pushchairs.Under the Highways Act 1980 (Section 154), property owners and occupiers are legally responsible for maintaining hedges, trees, and shrubs on their property that adjoin a public footpath or road.
No Obstruction: Vegetation must not obstruct the public right of way, reduce the width of the pavement, or restrict visibility for road users.
Clearance Standards: Hedges should be cut back to the property boundary, ensuring they do not overhang or cause a hazard.
Headroom: It is recommended that a minimum of 2.3 to 2.5 metres of clear headroom is allowed for pedestrians on footways.
Cleanup: All cuttings must be removed from the footpath immediately after trimming; failing to do so constitutes an offence.
Liability: If an overgrown hedge causes injury to a member of the public, the hedge owner may be liable for damages.Enforcement by Shropshire Council:If a hedge is reported, Shropshire Council can issue a legal notice requiring the landowner to cut it back within a specific timeframe. If the owner fails to comply, the council can arrange for the work to be done and recover the costs from the landowner.
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