The Hedgerows Regulations 1997 give protection to hedgerows that
grow on agricultural, common and forestry land, horse and donkey
paddocks, nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific
Interest.
The regulations prevent the removal of most countryside
hedgerows without first submitting a hedgerow removal notice to the
Council. The regulations also set out criteria that must be used by
Suffolk Coastal in determining which hedgerows are 'important'.
Suffolk Coastal may order the retention of 'important'
hedgerows.
Suffolk Coastal encourages landowners to retain and manage
natural hedgerows wherever possible as they are part of the
county's heritage and are an invaluable habitat for
wildlife.
For more information, advice contact the Landscape Officer on
01394 444420 or email
community&economic@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
Follow this link to download or print off a
hedgerow removal notice application form, guidance
notes and checklist. You can
also submit your application to the Council online (new
window) via the Planning
Portal.