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.