Steps to be taken by Secretary of State9

1

The Secretary of State shall, as soon as practicable after receipt of the preliminary information under regulation 8—

a

advise the parties of—

i

the reference number allocated to the appeal; and

ii

the address to which written communications to the Secretary of State about the appeal are to be sent;

b

send to every person, other than the appellant, who is a complainant or an owner or occupier of the land where the high hedge is situated a copy of the appeal form and supporting documents; and

c

supply to the relevant authority a questionnaire.