Meaning of “high hedge”S
1Meaning of “high hedge”S
(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
I1S. 1 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.S.I. 2014/54, art. 2