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Overgrown hedges and enbankment on left handside of Penfold Lane heading out of Holmer Green passed road sign.

Reported via desktop in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 15:50, Wednesday 13 August 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8020771.

A two lane road is reduced to one lane as the hedges have encroached so far into the road. The foliage is so far into the road that a man hole is almost completely covered.

It is making the road very dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists and cars and it is not necessary - just needs cutting back and clearing.

Updates

  • All wild birds are protected. This includes their nests (whilst in use or being built) as well as any eggs the nest may contain. Under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to:
    • intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird
    • intentionally damage, destroy or take the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built (nests of golden eagle, white tailed eagle and osprey are protected all year round)
    • intentionally destroy an egg of any wild bird
    • intentionally or recklessly disturb certain wild birds or their dependent young while they are nesting (including disturbance of nesting young)
    Although no dates are legally stated between which hedges cannot be trimmed, cut, laid or coppiced, the main bird breeding season is recognised as being between 1 March and 31 July which we adhere to. Please note, if the issue reported is classified by our Highway Officer as an emergency, arrangements will be made to make the hedge safe for both road and pedestrian users in line with our Highways Safety Inspection Policy.

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 15:50, Wednesday 13 August 2025

  • State changed to: Action scheduled

    Updated by Buckinghamshire Council at 11:10, Tuesday 23 September 2025

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