After The Decision Is Made

If we uphold the complaint, in the majority of cases this will be followed by the service of a 'remedial notice' on the hedge owner. This is a legal document which will explain what action must be taken in relation to the hedge in order to remedy the adverse effect and, if necessary, to prevent it recurring. It will also specify the date when these works should be carried out.

The hedge owner can appeal against the service of a 'remedial notice' within 28 days of receiving it. Under certain circumstances the complainant can also appeal if they feel that the remedial notice does not go far enough.

If we reject the complaint, or uphold it, but decide not to serve a remedial notice, the complainant has a right of appeal. All appeals are to the Secretary of State, but are handled by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) on his behalf.

For further details of the appeals system please ask for a separate leaflet 'High Hedges - appealing against the Council's decision'.

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