http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/6/section/261/enactedPlanning (Wales) Act 2026enKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2026-05-19
Planning (Wales) Act 2026Deddf Cynllunio (Cymru) 2026s. 346(3)(c)(ii)Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Act 2026Deddf Cynllunio (Darpariaethau Canlyniadol) (Cymru) 2026Sch. 5 para. 23Sch. 5 Pt. 1s. 5(2)
PART 9PRESERVATION OF TREES AND WOODLANDSCHAPTER 3ENFORCEMENTPowers of entrySupplementary provisions about powers of entry
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1
This section applies where a person has a power to enter land conferred by section 259 or by a warrant under section 260.
2
A person who intentionally obstructs a person exercising the power of entry commits an offence.
3
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
4
If damage is caused to land or other property in the exercise of the power of entry, a person suffering the damage may recover compensation from the planning authority that authorised the entry or (as the case may be) the Welsh Ministers.