Planning Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2010

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Questions (250)

Michael McGrath

Question:

271 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a person has recourse, through legislation, in a matter (details supplied). [43623/10]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy Ciarán Cuffe)

Planning legislation places no specific restrictions on the height of hedges or trees nor does it make any particular provision for recognition of a right to light or remedy from any other nuisance which may be caused by trees in an urban residential area.

Complaints relating to matters such as trees or shrubs overhanging a property are normally addressed, where necessary, under civil law between the parties concerned.