This book is a comprehensive and practical guide to planning
enforcement. Planning enforcement is often seen as a minefield that
straddles planning and criminal law. This book provides a thorough guide
helpful to Local Authorities and private sector practitioners on matters
ranging from the decision to issue a notice through to proceedings under
the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 as well as dealing with the appeal
system. Planning Enforcement sets out the very detailed technical
complexities of enforcement through an easy-to-follow structure. The
book draws together the statutory framework, case law and guidance. The
authors intend the book to serve as a practical reference and include
useful examples of Notices and appeal forms. Topics covered include: -
Content and issue of an Enforcement Notice - Validity and nullity -
Grounds of Appeal - Inquiry Procedure - Listed Building Enforcement
Notice - Consequences of failure to comply including criminal
prosecution and injunctive proceedings Planning Enforcement takes into
account the ever-changing landscapes of planning law and guidance,
including the Localism Act and the National Planning Policy Framework.