Enforcement of Planning Control: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the key difference between an enforcement notice and an injunction?

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An enforcement notice is issued by a local authority, while an injunction is granted by a court of law

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An enforcement notice is a criminal sanction, while an injunction is a civil remedy

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An injunction can be used to prevent future unauthorized development, while an enforcement notice only requires the removal of existing development

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There is no difference between an enforcement notice and an injunction

Question 2

What is a ground for obtaining an injunction to prevent a breach of planning control?

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That there is a substantial likelihood of irreparable harm

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That the defendant has a history of non-compliance

Question 3

What is the time limit for appealing an enforcement notice?

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28 days

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12 months

Question 4

What is the role of the planning inspector in the enforcement process?

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To determine appeals against enforcement notices

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To issue stop notices and enforcement notices

Question 5

What is the key distinction between a stop notice and an enforcement notice?

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A stop notice is issued to halt ongoing works, while an enforcement notice requires the removal of unauthorized development

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An enforcement notice can be appealed, while a stop notice cannot

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a power of local authorities for enforcing planning control?

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Imposing fines

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Serving stop notices

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Issuing enforcement notices

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Obtaining injunctions

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a stop notice?

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To immediately halt ongoing development that is in breach of planning regulations

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To give the developer time to rectify the breach of planning regulations

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To prevent the occupation of a building that has been constructed without planning permission

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To impose a financial penalty on the developer

Question 8

Which of the following is a valid ground for challenging an enforcement notice?

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The local authority failed to follow the correct legal procedure in issuing the notice

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The development does not significantly breach planning regulations

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The development has been completed and is now in use

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The developer has already submitted an application for retrospective planning permission

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of a stop notice?

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To prevent further breach of planning control

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To order the removal of unauthorized development

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To impose a fine for non-compliance with planning regulations

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To require the submission of a planning application

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the lawful issuance of an enforcement notice?

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The development has planning permission

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Unauthorised development or a breach of planning control

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The breach is likely to continue

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Steps to remedy the breach have not been taken

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a ground for obtaining an injunction to restrain a breach of planning control?

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The breach is minor and is unlikely to cause significant harm

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The breach is causing irreparable harm to a third party

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The local authority has failed to take effective enforcement action

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of a stop notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990?

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To immediately halt ongoing development that is in breach of planning control

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To impose a fine on the developer for non-compliance with planning permission

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To allow the local authority time to investigate a potential breach of planning control

Question 13

What is the role of the Planning Inspectorate in planning enforcement?

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To consider appeals against enforcement notices and stop notices

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To issue injunctions to restrain breaches of planning control

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To investigate alleged breaches of planning control

Question 14

What is the purpose of a planning enforcement register?

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To record details of enforcement notices and other planning enforcement actions taken by the local authority

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To provide guidance to developers on how to comply with planning regulations

Question 15

What is the primary objective of planning enforcement?

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To secure compliance with planning control and maintain the integrity of the planning system

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To punish developers for breaches of planning control

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To compensate third parties affected by breaches of planning control

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a factor that local authorities should consider when exercising their planning enforcement powers?

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The economic benefits of the development

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The impact of the development on the local environment

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The need to maintain the integrity of the planning system

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The views of affected third parties

Question 17

When can a local authority in the UK issue a stop notice?

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When an unauthorized development is in progress or imminent

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When a planning permission has been granted

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When an enforcement notice has been breached

Question 18

What is the purpose of an injunction in planning enforcement in the UK?

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To prevent or restrain a breach of planning control

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To grant planning permission for a development

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To impose a financial penalty for planning breaches

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of the enforcement of planning control in the UK?

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To ensure compliance with planning regulations and protect the built environment

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To provide affordable housing

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To promote economic development

Question 20

Which party has the burden of proof in a planning enforcement case in the UK?

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The local authority

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The developer

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The landowner

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The planning inspector

Question 21

What is the difference between a temporary and permanent stop notice in the UK?

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A temporary stop notice expires after 28 days, while a permanent stop notice remains in force until it is discharged by the local authority

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A temporary stop notice applies to construction only, while a permanent stop notice applies to all development

Question 22

What factors may be considered by a planning inspector when determining whether to grant planning permission on appeal in the UK?

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Planning policy, the character of the area, and the impact of the development

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The views of local residents

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The developer's financial situation

Question 23

What is the role of the Planning Inspectorate in planning enforcement in the UK?

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To hear and determine appeals against enforcement notices and other planning decisions

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To investigate alleged planning breaches

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To issue enforcement notices and stop notices