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Enforcement Action for Unauthorised Development
6.42NI-wide·PPS 11 Planning and Waste Management
On occasions development requiring permission occurs without the required consent. Such development can cause significant damage to the environment. Where appropriate prompt enforcement action will be
waste-managementenforcementOffence for Contravention of Advertisement Regulations
2.7NI-wide·PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements
Article 84 of the Planning Order states that it is an offence to display an advertisement in contravention of the Advertisement Regulations. Further information on this matter together with advice on
advertisementsplanning-controlenforcementStatutory Powers for Buildings at Risk
D3NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
While there is no specific duty on owners to keep their buildings in a good state of repair it will normally be in their interests to do so. The Department has statutory powers to take action where an
listed-buildingenforcementUrgent Works to Listed Buildings
D4NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
Article 80 of the 1991 Planning Order enables the Department to carry out urgent works for the preservation of a listed building. The owner of the building must be given at least seven days notice in
listed-buildingconservation-areaurgent-worksenforcementCompulsory Acquisition Procedures for Listed Buildings in Need of Repair
D9NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
If at least two months have elapsed following the service of a repairs notice and it appears that the listed building owner has not taken any reasonable steps for the proper preservation of the buildi
built-heritagelisted-buildingenforcementAlternative Approaches Before Compulsory Acquisition
D10NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage
Compulsory acquisition is seen as a last resort. The Department's Environment and Heritage Service may be able to offer financial assistance for repairs, or may advise on other methods of funding. If
built-heritagelisted-buildingenforcementfunding