General

30CF1Enforcement in relation to the Crown

1

No act or omission done or suffered by or on behalf of the Crown constitutes an offence under this Act.

2

A local planning authority must not take any step for the purposes of enforcement in relation to Crown land unless it has the consent of the appropriate authority.

3

The appropriate authority may give consent under subsection (2) subject to such conditions as it thinks appropriate.

4

A step taken for the purposes of enforcement is anything done in connection with the enforcement of anything required to be done or prohibited by or under this Act.

5

A step taken for the purposes of enforcement includes—

a

entering land;

b

bringing proceedings;

c

the making of an application.

6

A step taken for the purposes of enforcement does not include—

a

service of a notice;

b

the making of an order (other than by a court).