Planning Enforcement Notices

Formal planning enforcement action may be taken where:

• the matter is so serious that it merits immediate action
• there is a lack of confidence that the matter will be resolved voluntarily
• there's a history of non-resolution of issues by a voluntary means
• the matter has not been satisfactorily resolved on a voluntary basis.

Such action can take a number of forms, including issuing:

• Enforcement Notices and Listed Building Enforcement Notices: require the actions specified in the Notice to be undertaken within the time period specified. There is a right of appeal against these Notices.
• Breach of Condition Notices: require compliance with conditions imposed on a grant of planning permission. There's no right of appeal against these notices.
• Untidy Land Notices: require the improvement of land or buildings in order to remedy their visual impact on the amenities of the surrounding area. There is a right of appeal to the Magistrates Court against such Notices.
• Improvement or Repairs Notices: in respect of Listed Buildings which are falling into disrepair.
• Where it is considered expedient to do so a Temporary Stop Notice maybe issued.
• In circumstances involving potentially serious or irreversible unauthorised development, an Injunction may be issued.

Non-compliance with the Notices listed above within the required timescale is an offence which we will normally seek to pursue by means of a prosecution.