Enforcement of Planning

This seminar addresses what many perceive to be the weakest point of the current planning system - enforcement.  What powers are available when development takes place without permission or in contravention of conditions that may have been imposed?

• The Planning & Compensation Act 1991

• What conditions can be imposed?

• Conditions not met before development takes place

• Establishing demonstrable harm

• What can be done if conditions are not complied with?

• Enforcement Notices and other statutory remedies

  • Planning Contravention Notices

  • Breaches of Condition Notices

  • Stop Notices, etc.

• Certificates of Lawful Development

• Rights of Entry

• Other considerations

  • Conservation areas

  • Listed Buildings

  • Tree Preservation

  • Areas of Special Scientific Interest

  • Environmental health

  • Land use problems noise, odour, Health & Safety etc.