What happens if an enforcement notice is served?
It is important to know that an Enforcement Notice remains registered against the land/property and not the person upon whom it is served. When served, a notice does not become effective for 28 days. On the expiry of that period, the recipient has a period in which to comply with the requirements of the notice. The period will depend on the breach i.e. removal of a fence may be One month but cessation of a use of a building for residential purposes may be Nine months to a year. There is a right of appeal against an Enforcement Notice.
