Would the ODPM alter the legislation if more people wrote to them to complain about deciduous trees and hedges?
Even if there was more evidence of a widespread problem, the ODPM would still need to put the issue to public consultation before it could consider extending the provisions in the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 to allow local authorities to deal with complaints about deciduous hedges. In addition, the ODPM will want to ensure the current legislation is bedded in and working effectively before considering making any changes to it.
