Japanese knotweed and the built environment
Contents
2 Scientific evidence of the physical effects of Japanese knotweed
The latest peer-reviewed research
Capacity for regrowth and difficulties in management
3 Non-physical effects of Japanese knotweed
Stigma and the requirement to declare when selling property
Liability for spread to other properties
Comparisons with approaches taken in other countries
4 Information and guidance to support lending decisions
Lending decisions prior to 2012
The origins and evidence for the ‘seven-metre rule’
Calls to update the RICS framework to reflect the latest research
Calls for a more nuanced approach
Disputes involving Network Rail
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 16 May 2019