# The Hedgerows Regulations 1997, Regulation 15: Local planning authorities as owners of hedgerows

Extent: E+W

(1) This regulation applies where a local planning authority are the owners (whether alone or jointly with others) of a hedgerow to which these Regulations apply.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in section 101 (arrangements for the discharge of functions by local authorities) of the Local Government Act 1972, a hedgerow removal notice given in a case to which this regulation applies may not be considered—
(a) by a committee or sub-committee of the authority concerned if that committee or sub-committee is responsible (wholly or partly) for the management of the land in which is situated the hedgerow to which the notice relates; or
(b) by an officer of the authority concerned if his responsibilities include any aspect of the management of the land in which is situated the hedgerow to which the notice relates.
(3) Regulations 8 and 9 do not apply in a case to which this regulation applies.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1160/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/hedgerows-regulations-1997/regulation-15
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