This section defines a "high hedge” for the purposes of this Act as a barrier to light formed wholly or predominantly by a line of two or more evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs which rise to a height of more than two metres above ground level.  Where the existence of gaps in a hedge above two metres significantly impacts on its overall effect as such a barrier, complaints will not be eligible for consideration by the council.
The definition of high hedge excludes any trees contained within a forest or woodland (of size greater than 0.2 hectares).  Therefore complaints cannot be made under this Act in relation to the negative effect of any such trees on domestic property.
Commentary on Sections Section 2 - High Hedge