Prospective
(1)The Welsh Ministers may issue an enforcement notice if they consider that there has been a breach of planning control in respect of any land in Wales.
(2)In considering whether to issue an enforcement notice, the Welsh Ministers must—
(a)have regard to the development plan for the area in which the land is situated and any other relevant considerations, and
(b)make their decision in accordance with the development plan unless other relevant considerations indicate otherwise.
(3)Before issuing the notice, the Welsh Ministers must consult the planning authority in whose area the land is situated.
(4)An enforcement notice issued by the Welsh Ministers has the same effect as one issued by the planning authority.
(5)Sections 128(3) to 143 apply in relation to an enforcement notice issued by the Welsh Ministers as if—
(a)except in sections 134(3)(a) and 139(2) to (7), references to the planning authority were references to the Welsh Ministers;
(b)in section 139(2) to (7), references to the planning authority were references to the Counsel General.
Commencement Information
I1S. 144 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 409(2)