The council has several formal tools available when dealing with planning enforcement matters. These include:
A notice served by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) when there has been a failure to comply with any condition or limitation imposed on a grant of planning permission (e.g. failure to carry out landscaping, not keeping to agreed opening hours). There is no appeal against this type of notice. Fines for non-compliance with this type of Notice can potentially have no limit.
We can use this if there is a reasonable chance that unauthorised development would receive planning permission. It requests a developer to submit a planning application within a specified timeframe or risk further enforcement action. Not likely to be used for minor technical breaches.
A notice served by the LPA requiring steps to be taken to remedy the harm caused by unauthorised development.
Requires works to be done to prevent or reverse unlawful works to a listed building.
A notice served by the LPA requiring the persons served to divulge information in respect of land and activities. We often use this to determine if there is a breach of control and to help decide the appropriate course of action.
A notice served by the LPA outlining the work required.
A notice served on those who have an interest in the premises where there is an alleged breach of planning control including unauthorised development, adverts, trees and listed buildings.
A notice served in conjunction with an enforcement notice to require unauthorised activities to cease with almost immediate effect.
A Temporary Stop Notice can be served quickly to stop suspected breaches for up to 56 days giving the planning authority time to consider all the relevant issues. A Temporary Stop Notice does not need to be served at the same time as an Enforcement Notice can now be issued for unauthorised works to a listed building.
A Temporary Stop Notice for Listed Buildings can be served quickly to stop suspected breaches involving failing to obtain Listed Building Consent. These Notices can have effect for up to 56 days.
A notice served to secure the proper maintenance of land and buildings and protect a public amenity.
Requires the replacement of trees removed without planning consent.
Enables the Local Authority to carry out urgent works for the preservation of listed buildings in their area after giving notice to the owner.