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Model enforcement notice

Planning enforcement

Published On: 16th May 2026

The Government has issued additional Planning Practice Guidance on responding to suspected breaches of planning control including unauthorised encampments and failure to build out approved developments. 

It explains what options are available to local planning authorities to tackle them, including stop notices.

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