"Andrew Gabriel" wrote in message
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In article ,
Timothy Murphy writes:
The neighbour B of my friend and neighbour A
has cut down branches of shrubs
planted in A's garden but growing on B's side of the wall,
and has thrown the material (quite a large amount) over the wall.

That is exactly what B is allowed to do (but B mustn't
do any damage on A's property, such as chucking the
cuttings through a greenhouse window).

What is the legal position about trees and shrubs
growing from one property over a neighbour's property?
I assume the neighbour is entitled to cut down the material
on his side of the wall,
but who is responsible for disposing of this material?

A.

Any advice gratefully received.

It would have been better is B had talked with A first.

I agree entirely.
The legal requirements are basically explained in this thread.
A moot point is that any cuttings should be offered back.
Trouble is that this kind of action can result in tit-for-tat retaliation
which can lead to further bad feeling and more retaliation.
If unchecked this can feed the legal eagles which is absolutely and utterly
pointless.
For the lack of communication one might have a sworn enemy rather than a
friend and neighbour.
It's good to talk.
Just my tuppence worth.

Nick