High hedge notices
I17Notice of decision where no action to be taken
1
This section applies where—
a
the relevant local authority decides under section 6(5)(a) that there is no adverse effect, or
b
the relevant local authority decides under section 6(5)(b) that no action should be taken in relation to the high hedge.
2
As soon as is reasonably practicable after making its decision the authority must notify the persons mentioned in subsection (3) of—
a
the making of the decision,
b
the reasons for it,
c
the right to appeal under section 12(1).
3
Those persons are—
a
the applicant, and
b
every owner and occupier of the neighbouring land.
4
Where the high hedge which is the subject of the application is situated on land which has been designated as a National Park and subsection (1)(b) applies, the authority must notify the National Park authority for the National Park of its decision.