An enforcement notice is a formal legal document issued by a local planning authority (LPA) when it considers a breach of planning control has taken place.
The contents of an enforcement notice will typically include:
- A description of the alleged breach of planning control.
- A plan clearly identifying the site.
- Whether the breach falls within the legal time limits for enforcement.
- What specific actions are required to comply with the notice.
- The date the notice takes effect.
- The time allowed to carry out the required actions.
- The reasons the notice is being issued.
- Relevant development plan policies.
- Information about appeal rights.
- A list of the people the notice has been served on.
This ensures anyone affected understands what the alleged breach of planning control is, what action is required, and how to challenge the notice if they believe it is incorrect.