Planning Policy Guidance 18: Enforcing Planning
Control
Planning Policy Guidance 18 (PPG18) introduces new and
improved enforcement powers given to local planning authorities
(LPAs) by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991, and
outlines the general approach to enforcement.
- Published: 20 December 1991
- Site: Planning, building and the environment
Summary
Planning Policy Guidance 18
(PPG18) 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.
Planning Policy Guidance 18: Enforcing
Planning Control
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