Overview

This bill amends the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to increase the fines for failing to comply with a notice issued under section 215 of that Act. This section deals with the proper maintenance of land.

Description

The bill modifies section 216 of the 1990 Act, which sets out penalties for neglecting a section 215 notice. Currently, these fines are capped at levels tied to a "standard scale". This bill removes these limits, meaning significantly larger fines can be imposed. The bill also removes the cap on the daily penalty for continuing offenses, meaning those who repeatedly fail to comply will face substantially greater financial repercussions. The bill applies only to England and Wales and will come into force four weeks after it receives royal assent.

Government Spending

The bill is expected to increase government revenue through higher fines collected for breaches of section 215 notices. No specific figures on increased government revenue are currently available.

Groups Affected

Landowners and developers in England and Wales will be directly affected. Increased fines will impact those who fail to maintain their land to the required standards, potentially leading to increased costs. Local authorities responsible for issuing section 215 notices will also be affected by the potential increase in enforcement activity and revenue.

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