Countryside hedgerows

By law, we protect rural hedgerows in South Staffordshire from unnecessary removal.

For detailed information about hedgerows in the countryside, please visit the GOV.UK website.

Before you remove a hedgerow in the countryside, you must submit an application for hedgerow removal notice. You can apply online using the planning portal website or download an application form.

Apply online

Download an application form

If you are not applying online, you can email your application to trees@sstaffs.gov.uk or post it to:



Development Management

South Staffordshire Council

Council Offices

Wolverhampton Road

Codsall

South Staffordshire

WV8 1PX