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Failure to Comply with an Enforcement Notice: The Criminal and Financial Risks

Failure to Comply with an Enforcement Notice: The Criminal and Financial Risks

A planning enforcement notice is not simply a request to put something right. Once the notice has taken effect, the compliance period has expired and there is no outstanding appeal, failure to comply can become a criminal offence. For homeowners, landlords, developers and businesses in England, the consequences can include prosecution, an unlimited fine and additional financial exposure. The safest …

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