Meaning of “high hedge”
I11Meaning of “high hedge”
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.