Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55)

Part 3 U.K. Planning

Chapter 5 U.K. Enforcement of planning controls

120 Penalties for non-compliance U.K.

(1) In section 187A of TCPA 1990 (enforcement of conditions), in subsection (12), for the words from “to a fine” to the end substitute—

“(a) to a fine, if the land is in England, or

(b) to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale, if the land is in Wales.”

(2) In section 216 of TCPA 1990 (penalty for non-compliance with section 215 notice)—

(a) in subsection (2), for the words from “to a fine” to the end substitute—

“(a) to a fine, if the land is England, or

(b) to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale, if the land is in Wales.”;

(b) in subsection (6), for “one-tenth of level 3 on the standard scale” substitute “the relevant amount”;

(c) after subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) In subsection (6) “the relevant amount” means—

(a) if the land is in England, one-tenth of the greater of—

(i) £5000, or

(ii) level 4 on the standard scale;

(b) if the land is in Wales, one-tenth of level 3 on the standard scale.”

Commencement Information

I1 S. 120 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(3)(b)

I2 S. 120 in force at 25.4.2024 by S.I. 2024/452, reg. 3(g) (with reg. 9)