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Hedge overhanging highway

Reported via iOS in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 11:07, Sat 6 December 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8509267.

The hedge on the left by the speed bump you head towards Marston and Thenford is again hanging over the highway forcing vehicles to the other side. The bare branches are very hard and sharp and scrape vehicles.

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  • Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:07, Sat 6 December 2025

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    Some photos. Note that the hedge is beyond the kerb. Also even those without leaves extend beyond the kerb line.

    Posted anonymously at 15:05, Mon 8 December 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location, and we are undertaking a landownership investigation and will update you shortly.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:27, Mon 8 December 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that the vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner. In accordance with the WNC Network Management Plan, we will contact the landowner and request they cut back their vegetation within 14 days of receipt of our correspondence. We will reinspect the vegetation to ensure they have complied.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:27, Monday 30 March 2026

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