Town and country planning act 1990 section 215 - best practice guidance

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, 2005
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Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Section 215 (s215) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (the Act) provides a local planning authority (LPA) with the power, in certain circumstances, to take steps requiring land to be cleaned up when its condition adversely affects the amenity of the area. If it appears that the amenity of part of their area is being adversely affected by the condition of neighbouring land and buildings, they may serve a notice on the owner requiring that the situation be remedied.

History

To be read with Derelict land and section 215 powers (DETR, 2000).

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Urban regeneration

Publisher History

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is now known as the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Their publications included the Building Regulations Approved Documents, Planning Policy Guidance Notes, and technical reports and fact sheets covering a wide range of subjects within the built environment.

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