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High Hedges Consultation

Public Consultation

The public consultation on a draft High Hedges Bill ended on 1 March 2010.

The consultation document, annexes and synopsis of responses to the consultation can be accessed via the links below.

Consultation Document

High Hedges Consultation Document.pdf (167 KB) PDF Document. Opens in a new window. Opens in a new window.

Annex A-The Draft High Hedges Bill

Annex A - High Hedges Bill.pdf (193 KB) PDF Document. Opens in a new window. Opens in a new window.

Annex B-Commentary on Clauses

Annex B - Commentary on Clauses.pdf (86 KB) PDF Document. Opens in a new window. Opens in a new window.

Annex C- Partial RIA

Annex C - Partial RIA.pdf (114 KB) PDF Document. Opens in a new window. Opens in a new window.

Annex D- List of Consultees

Annex D - Consultee List.pdf (43 KB) PDF Document. Opens in a new window. Opens in a new window.

Synopsis of Responses

The synopsis of responses to the consultation can be accessed via the link below:

Synopsis of Responses to the consultation on the draft High Hedges Bill.pdf (63 KB) PDF Document. Opens in a new window. Opens in a new window.

Introduction of Bill to Assembly

The High Hedges Bill was introduced to the Assembly on 26 April 2010 and was accompanied by a Regulatory Impact Assessment. A copy of the Bill as introduced and the Regulatory Impact Assessment can be downloaded from the links below:

High Hedges Bill (as introduced to the Assembly) (85 KB) PDF Document. Opens in a new window. Opens in a new window.

Regulatory Impact Assessment (149 KB) PDF Document. Opens in a new window. Opens in a new window.

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