Planning enforcement
Local planning authorities have the power to take enforcement action against inappropriate development or breach of planning conditions. The Council will always attempt to negotiate a solution with concerned parties first but, should this not be possible, formal enforcement action may be taken. Action could be taken by the issuing of:
- An enforcement notice
- A stop notice
- A temporary stop notice
- A breach of condition notice
If the breach is serious or of an urgent nature, an injunction may be sought.