122Duration etc. of temporary stop notice(1)

A temporary stop notice takes effect when a copy of it is first displayed in accordance with section 120.

(2)

A temporary stop notice ceases to have effect—

(a)

at the end of 28 days beginning with the day the copy of it is first displayed in accordance with section 120, or

(b)

if it specifies a shorter period beginning with that day, at the end of that period.

(3)

But if the planning authority withdraws the notice before the end of the period for which it would otherwise have effect, the notice ceases to have effect when it is withdrawn.

(4)

A planning authority may not issue a second or subsequent temporary stop notice in relation to the same activity unless the authority has, since issuing the previous notice, taken enforcement action in relation to the activity.

(5)

In subsection (4) the reference to taking enforcement action includes obtaining an injunction under section 153.