# Tree Shade Laws You Need to Know | Leicester News

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-07-30T09:52:37+00:00
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Your neighbor’s tree shading your garden? Don’t grab the shears—UK law says you can’t just chop it down. You can trim branches or roots crossing your property line (but not on their land, and you must return what you cut). If it’s a row of tall evergreens blocking your view, you can report it to the council. And if a tree’s blocked your window for 20+ years? That’s a tricky legal gray area. But the smartest move? Chat first—most issues settle with a friendly conversation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/84d716c8338db31e

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