Grass left to grow to improve biodiversity is now so tall it is blocking drivers' view and is "an accident waiting to happen".

Sarah Dunton, who lives in Tanners Hill, claims that the grassy area in the centre of the cul-de-sac has not been mown since last year.

The Abbots Langley mum said the grass has become so long that it is causing visibility issues for drivers and pedestrians.

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And, according to Mrs Dunton, despite several complaints from her and her neighbours to the Three Rivers District Council, the grass has still not been cut.

Mrs Dunton said: “It’s not been cut since last year. It’s got longer and longer.

“It’s depressing. It’s like looking out on to swampland.

“It looks overgrown and neglected and because of the warm weather it's looking dry and burnt.”

Watford Observer: The grass has become dry and neglected, Mrs Dunton said. Picture: Sarah DuntonThe grass has become dry and neglected, Mrs Dunton said. Picture: Sarah Dunton

Mrs Dunton, who lives with her husband and two children, warned there could be a crash because the grass is now so tall it is preventing drivers from seeing each other and pedestrians.

She said: “There are four parking bays in front of my house set into the piece of land. Because of the overgrown grass I can’t see the traffic coming round when I am reversing out of the bay.

“Once, my husband had to stop dead when he was driving.

“On another occasion, my daughter saw two cars stop inches away from each other.”

Watford Observer: An aerial view of Tanners Hill. Parking bays are cut into the piece of land. Picture: Google Street ViewAn aerial view of Tanners Hill. Parking bays are cut into the piece of land. Picture: Google Street View

The close has alleyways and is often used by school children and dog walkers for short cuts.

Mrs Dunton said: “If a dog or a young child on the green suddenly ran into the road, drivers wouldn’t be able to see them and know to stop.

“It’s an accident waiting to happen.”

Most recently, Mrs Dunton, who is in her 40s, said the council told her they would send someone to inspect the grass, but she was not given a timeframe.

In addition, Mrs Dunton said she was also told that the area in question is a biodiverse piece of land.

However, she believes that the height of the grass is still dangerous and should be cut.

The council has been approached for a response.

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