HC Deb 24 October 1994 vol 248 c408W
Mr. David Porter

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment under what sections of which planning legislation planning enforcement action may be taken against individuals in the area now covered by the Broads Authority.

Sir Paul Beresford

As the local planning authority, the Broads Authority has the following discretionary enforcement powers under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991:

  1. (1) to issue an enforcement notice (section 172);
  2. (2) to serve a stop notice (section 183);
  3. (3) to serve a breach of condition notice (section 187A);
  4. (4) to apply to the Court for an injunction to restrain a breach of planning control (section 187B); and
  5. (5) the right of entry on to land for enforcement purposes (section 196A)

Guidance to planning authorities on the use of these powers is given in DOE circulars 21/91 and 17/92, copies of which I am sending to my hon. Friend.