(1) This Act applies in relation to a hedge (referred to in this Act as a “high hedge”) which—
(a) is formed wholly or mainly by a row of 2 or more trees or shrubs,
(b) rises to a height of more than 2 metres above ground level, and
(c) forms a barrier to light.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(c) a hedge is not to be regarded as forming a barrier to light if it has gaps which significantly reduce its overall effect as a barrier at heights of more than 2 metres.
(3) In applying this Act in relation to a high hedge no account is to be taken of the roots of a high hedge. Commencement Information I1 S. 1 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.S.I. 2014/54 , art. 2
Section 2
2. Application for high hedge notice S
(1) Where subsection (2) applies, an owner or occupier of a domestic property (referred to in this Act as the “applicant”) may apply to the relevant local authority for a high hedge notice.
(2) This subsection applies where the applicant considers that the height of a high hedge situated on land owned or occupied by another person adversely affects the enjoyment of the domestic property which an occupant of that property could reasonably expect to have. Commencement Information I2 S. 2 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.S.I. 2014/54 , art. 2
