Enforcement of Planning Control

Includes: The concept of "development" and the need for planning permission. Options available both to enforcing authority and to the developer when considering what steps may be taken to avoid enforcement action, what rights of appeal exist, and how such appeals should be approached.The enforcement of planning control: preliminary matters. Material considerations. Preparing for enforcement action: the planning authority's role. Preparing for enforcement action: the owner/occupier's role. The material changes of use. CLOPUDs and CLEUDs. Agreements, obligations and undertakings. The enforcement notice. The breach of condition notice. The right of appeal to the Secretary of State. Processing a Section 174 appeal. Further rights of appeal. The stop notice. Historic buildings and conservation areas. Planning controls over hazardous substances. Securing compliance.