Overgrown gardens
When we would get involved
Action against a property owner in respect of overgrown vegetation will only be taken where a public health issue has been identified and confirmed by the Council.
There must be sufficient evidence to show that:
- there is a significant and ongoing rodent infestation caused or exacerbated by the garden's/land's condition, and
- baiting of adjacent properties or land has proved to be ineffective in eliminating the rodent issue
Evidence will be required to show this is the case.