A reader says a neighbour planted small trees behind a fence on his property about 10 years ago. The reader reports the evergreens have since grown to more than three metres tall, and the placement of the trees relative to nearby homes is a concern.

The articles frame the issue around how tree height and location can affect what homeowners experience from their property boundary, including privacy or shading, and potential implications for home insurance. The outlet(s) present the claim as a personal account, focusing on describing where the trees stand and what that could mean for insurance coverage. No official measurement details, regulatory references, or enforcement outcomes are provided in the supplied text.

Overall, the reports agree on the basic timeline (around a decade), the trees’ current height (over three metres), and that the trees are behind a fence on the neighbour’s land. Differences, if any, are not reflected in the limited excerpts provided.