Planning enforcement – A guide

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11. Glossary of terms

Breach of planning control: Development or change of use carried out without required permission 

Enforcement Notice: A legal document requiring specific actions to remedy a breach 

Expedient: When action is considered necessary and in the public interest 

Permitted Development: Development that can be carried out without planning permission as planning permission has already been granted nationally for such works 

Retrospective application: Planning application submitted after development has taken place