Restriction on property

[Nurse1]

what happens when a firm which no longer exists put a restriction on a a property that they built and sold. The owners were supposed to consult with the firm before undertaking certain work. Who would the owner contact now

[des8]

An odd one!
Is this a restriction in the register or a notice entered in the charges register or something else?

[Nurse1]

An odd one!
Is this a restriction in the register or a notice entered in the charges register or something else?

It is on the land registry documentation

[des8]

OK, but what I was trying to ascertain was whether this is a RESTRICTION or a NOTICE.
A restriction prevents transferring or relinquishing of that property to another
A notice registers an interest affecting a property.

Perhaps you could spell out the "restriction" you are concerned about.

[Nurse1]

It is on the land registry documentation

not at any time hereafter to erect or plant any wall, fence or hedge along the boundaries of the land hereby transferred except of a type and design to approved by the company in writing.

the problem is the height to which a hedge has grown. As the firm no longer exists who is responsible for enforcing this.

[Amethyst]

It sounds like a covenant ? It doesn't mention maintenance, only erection/planting, so is the hedge on your land?

[des8]

So that would be a covenant protected by a notice on the register.

Is this a hedge on your side of the boundary, or on the neighbouring land?

If it is a neighbouring hedge which is adversely affecting your enjoyment of your property you can complain to the local council.
They have the power to take action under Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003
But best to try and resolve any problems amicably.

If it is your own hedge you are concerned about, I would disregard that covenant as it is impossible to gain permission from a non existent body