Part 8Enforcement
Rights of entry
I1164Right to enter under warrant
1
This section applies if it is shown to the satisfaction of a justice of the peace on sworn information in writing—
a
that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that an offence under section 160 or 161 is being, or has been, committed on or in respect of any land, and
b
that the condition in subsection (2) is met.
2
The condition is that—
a
admission to the land has been refused, or a refusal is reasonably apprehended, or
b
the case is one of urgency.
3
The justice of the peace may issue a warrant authorising any person who is authorised in writing for the purpose by the relevant local planning authority to enter the land.
4
For the purposes of subsection (2)(a) admission to land is to be regarded as having been refused if no reply is received to a request for admission within a reasonable period.
5
A warrant authorises entry on one occasion only and that entry must be—
a
before the end of the period of one month beginning with the date of the issue of the warrant, and
b
at a reasonable hour, unless the case is one of urgency.