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Direct Action: Local Authorities and Planning Breaches Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Hello, I’m Andrew Coates, an Authorised High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) with a Level 4 Diploma in Enforcement. Today, I want to discuss how local authorities use “Direct Action” under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to address planning breaches.
Planning rules are in place to ensure our communities develop in a responsible and organised way. When these rules are broken, local authorities have powers to take action.
The Process
First, if a planning breach is suspected, the local authority can issue a Temporary Stop Notice under Section 171E of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. This notice stops any activity that breaches planning control for 28 days. This gives the council time to investigate further.
Following this, the council may issue an Enforcement Notice, possibly with a Stop Notice. This notice outlines the steps needed to correct the breach. If the notice is ignored, the penalty for non-compliance is a fine of up to £20,000 in a Magistrates’ Court, or an unlimited fine in a Crown Court.
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If the required actions are still not taken, the local authority can use “Direct Action.” This means they can enter the land and carry out the necessary work themselves. They can then recover the costs from the person who made the breach.
Often, councils use experienced bailiffs, like Frank G Whitworth, to enter the land along with a clearance team. Frank G Whitworth is one of the most experienced bailiff companies in the UK, providing enforcement services since 1948. Our team has even been featured on BBC1’s “The Sheriffs are Coming,” demonstrating our expertise.
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Why “Direct Action” is Important
“Direct Action” ensures that planning rules are enforced and that communities are protected from unauthorised development. It sends a clear message that planning breaches will not be tolerated.
FAQ: Direct Action and Planning Breaches
Q: What is a Temporary Stop Notice?
A: A Temporary Stop Notice, under Section 171E of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, stops any activity that breaches planning control for 28 days.
Q: What happens if I ignore an Enforcement Notice?
A: You can be fined up to £20,000 in a Magistrates’ Court or receive an unlimited fine in a Crown Court.
Q: What is “Direct Action”?
A: “Direct Action” is when the local authority enters the land and carries out the work required by the Enforcement Notice themselves.
Q: Who carries out “Direct Action”?
A: Councils often use experienced bailiffs, like Frank G Whitworth, along with a clearance team.
Q: Can the council recover the costs?
A: Yes, the council can recover the costs of the work from the person who made the breach.
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: You can find out more about our services and instruct us on our website: https://sheriffsarecoming.co.uk/
By using the powers of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and “Direct Action,” local authorities can effectively deal with planning breaches and protect our communities.
Further Information re Direct Action
If you are a local authority looking for expert enforcement services, please visit our website: https://sheriffsarecoming.co.uk/ and to instruct us please visit https://www.frankgwhitworth.co.uk/ You can find out more about our services and how we can help you address enforcement issues.
By working together, we can create cleaner, safer communities for everyone.
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About the Author
This article was written by Andy Coates, Authorised High Court Enforcement Officer and full member of The High Court Enforcement Officers Association, and current CEO of Quality Bailiffs.
Andy has a Level 4 diploma in High Court Enforcement, and over twenty five years of experience in the bailiff and investigation industry. He is a former governing council member of both CIVEA and ABI.
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