High hedges

Apply for a High Hedge Notice

The hedge must be all of these:

  • Made up of 2 or more trees or shrubs rising to a height of 2 metres off the ground
  • Cutting out light into your home

You must have complied with all requirements outlined in our high hedge guidance and pre-application requirements and The Scottish Government's high hedge guidance.

Apply for a high-hedge notice

Fees for this service

There is a fee of £650 to process your application.

Payment should be made with your application using our Planning and building standards payment form.

For more information on other ways to pay, visit our Planning Payment options page.

  • If your application is invalid or you withdraw it before our assessment begins, you will get a full refund
  • If your application is withdrawn after our assessment begins, there will be no refund
  • If your application is dismissed by us you will get a 50% refund

Page last modified: 12 January 2026