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PART 4 U.K.Enforcement powers and related provisions

Appeals against enforcement notices served in Northern IrelandU.K.

17.—(1) In Northern Ireland, a person on whom an enforcement notice has been served may appeal to the Magistrates' Court.

(2) An appeal must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which the enforcement notice is served.

(3) The effect of a compliance notice served under these Regulations is not suspended pending the determination or withdrawal an appeal unless the Magistrates' Court directs otherwise.

(4) An appeal against a non-compliance penalty notice or an enforcement costs recovery notice served under these Regulations suspends the effect of the notice appealed against until the appeal is determined or withdrawn.

(5) On an appeal under this paragraph, the Magistrates' Court may either cancel or affirm the enforcement notice, with or without modification.