Explanatory Memorandum

Planning Amendment (Northern Ireland) Order 2003

2003 No. 430

Commentary on Articles

Other changes relating to enforcement

Article 10 ‑ Execution of works required by enforcement notice

This Article strengthens the power of the Department to enter land and carry out works to ensure compliance with an enforcement notice. It also makes it an offence, punishable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale (currently £1,000), to wilfully obstruct anyone authorised to carry out those works.