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.