Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill

Key Points

• Increases fines for non-compliance with a Section 215 notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Applies to landowners or occupiers who have been served such notices by planning authorities.
• Strengthens the enforcement powers of local planning authorities to secure timely maintenance of land.
• Is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, starting its passage through Parliament.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it passes this stage, it will move to Committee Stage for detailed scrutiny, then to further readings in the Commons before going to the Lords.