High Hedges Bill

Notice of Amendments Tabled on
2 March 2011 for Further Consideration Stage

New Clause

After clause 16 insert -

‘Duty to report on single trees

16A. -(1) The Department must prepare a report on the nature and extent of neighbour disputes associated with single trees not forming part of a high hedge including an assessment of the potential for legislation to address the issues.

(2) The report shall be laid before the Assembly before the end of the period of 18 months from the time this Act receives Royal Assent.’