Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill

A Bill to make provision for increased fines for failures to comply with a notice under section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would raise the fines for landowners who do not comply with a Section 215 notice requiring them to keep land properly maintained. By boosting penalties, it aims to encourage timely maintenance and reduce blight caused by neglected plots. It is focused on stronger penalties rather than introducing new planning controls.

Key Points

Increases fines for failures to comply with Section 215 notices under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Applies to landowners and occupiers who receive such notices from local planning authorities.
Strengthens enforcement to deter neglected or blighted land.
Clarifies that the changes relate to penalties, not new planning permissions or land-use rules.
Details of the fines (amounts) would be set out in the Bill itself.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage, then report stage and third reading in the Commons, before moving to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

Private and commercial landownersProperty landlords and managersLocal planning authorities responsible for issuing and enforcing Section 215 noticesResidents and neighbours living near land that may be poorly maintained

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 184 2019-21 (as introduced)

BillCommons

1 Oct 2020

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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