A group of people submitted a planning application to have their neighbour's trees cut down.

James Mooney, Shek Chim and Iolanda Walker are bidding to get rid of a hedge on Gerald Doherty's Southside property due to the "unacceptable size".

In the forms submitted to Glasgow City Council, the trie said the plants at 117 Boyd Street are stopping them "from enjoying [their] own properties as the height and overall size of these trees are blocking out light."

They also voiced their concerns that the roots are affecting the "structural integrity" of the houses.

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Mrs Walker, 82, said, in the submission: "Before these trees reached a final height, the back garden was in full sun most of the day.

"The garden is now in shade, not only most of the summer but for most of the year and has greatly affected my enjoyment of the garden."

The applicants claim that they asked "nicely on numerous occasions" that the landowner cuts down or trims the hedge, however, no action was taken.

According to the submitted papers, the growth is over 6ft 6ins tall and is made up of two or more rows of trees or shrubs.

In line with the High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013, the council can act as an independent adjudicator in disputes between neighbours about high hedges within their local area.

The application is currently pending consideration and the council is expected to reach a decision by Monday, June 12.