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Series: Estates Gazette ; (0143) 27 October 2001, 177(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: A government-sponsored report has highlighted that completion notices give local planning authorities (LPAs) the power to remove planning permission without paying compensation. While completion notices can have a significant impact, the report indicates that many LPAs are reluctant to use them. Article explains the scope of LPAs'power and outlines the reports recommendations which include the publication of a good practice guide to help LPAs become familiar with the power and amending government policy enabling planning conditions to require a completion by a certain date. Concludes that the emphasis on brownfield development may enhance completion-notice powers.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64721 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 115436-1001 |
A government-sponsored report has highlighted that completion notices give local planning authorities (LPAs) the power to remove planning permission without paying compensation. While completion notices can have a significant impact, the report indicates that many LPAs are reluctant to use them. Article explains the scope of LPAs'power and outlines the reports recommendations which include the publication of a good practice guide to help LPAs become familiar with the power and amending government policy enabling planning conditions to require a completion by a certain date. Concludes that the emphasis on brownfield development may enhance completion-notice powers.