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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published April 2005
Updated July 2008
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Author Neil Harris, Lecturer in Statutory Planning, School of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University
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Enforcement

Purpose

Planning legislation provides local planning authorities with a range of powers to enforce planning controls. The effective enforcement of planning controls is necessary in order to ensure appropriate protection of the built and natural environment. It is also an important element in maintaining the integrity and value of the wider planning system.

Benefits

Learn through this detailed Action List why many local authorities develop strategies to facilitate proactive enforcement and assist with consistent and fair levels of service in enforcement activities.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

An Action List which offers detailed guidelines on the enforcement process and a seventeen step plan for taking action. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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