Appeals
I114Determination of appeal
1
Where an appeal is made under section 12(1), the Scottish Ministers may—
a
confirm the decision to which the appeal relates, or
b
quash the decision of the authority under section 6(5)(a) or (b), with or without issuing a high hedge notice.
2
Where an appeal is made under section 12(2), the Scottish Ministers may—
a
confirm the high hedge notice or decision to which the appeal relates,
b
quash the high hedge notice or decision, or
c
vary the high hedge notice issued under section 8(1) or, as the case may be, 10(6)(a).
3
A high hedge notice issued or varied under this section is to be treated as if issued or varied by the relevant local authority.