High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013
Meaning of “high hedge”
1Meaning of “high hedge”
High hedge notices
2Application for high hedge notice
3Pre-application requirements
4Fee for application
5Dismissal of application
6Consideration of application
7Notice of decision where no action to be taken
8High hedge notice
9Effect of high hedge notice
10High hedge notice: withdrawal and variation
11Tree preservation orders
Appeals
12Appeals
13Effect of appeal
14Determination of appeal
15Person appointed to determine appeal
16Notice of determination
17Period for taking initial action following appeal
Powers of entry
18Power to enter neighbouring land
19Supplementary powers
20Warrant authorising entry
21Offence
Local authority enforcement action
22Power to take action
23Warrant authorising entry by local authority
24Local authority action: offence
Expenses of enforcement action
25Recovery of expenses from owner of land
26Notice of liability for expense of local authority action
27Recovery of expenses from new owner of land
28Continuing liability of former owner
29Notice of discharge
30Receipt of notices by the Keeper
General
31Guidance
32Report on operation of Act
33Service of documents
34Interpretation
35Power to modify meaning of “high hedge”
36Ancillary provision
37Crown application
38Commencement
39Short title

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High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013

2013 asp 6

An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about hedges which interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of residential properties.