Planning Policy Guidance Note PPG 18 Enforcing planning control
Publication Year
1991
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Introduces new and improved enforcement powers given to local planning authorities (LPAs) by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991. The note outlines the general approach to enforcement, including the primary responsibility of LPAs in the matter and the decisive issue of whether a breach of planning control would unacceptably affect public amenity or the existing use of land and buildings meriting protection in the public interest.
Document History
Superseded by National planning policy framework (DCLG, 2012).
ISBN
9780117525542
Publisher Information
Department of the Environment
The Department of the Environment merged with the Department of Transport to form the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. This organisation has since combined with others to form the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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