Planning Act 2023

This section applies if—

an inspector proposes to enter premises as authorised by a rectification work order; and

an occupier is present at the premises.

The inspector must—

produce the inspector’s identity card to the occupier; and

give the occupier a copy of the rectification work order; and

tell the occupier that, under the order—

the authorised person accompanying the inspector is authorised to undertake rectification work under the order; and

the inspector may, but need not, remain on the premises to give directions to the authorised person; and

tell the occupier that—

hindering the inspector or authorised person may be an offence; and

the inspector and anyone authorised under the order to provide assistance may use reasonable force to enter if entry is refused.

The inspector, and anyone authorised under the order to provide assistance, may enter the premises using reasonable force in accordance with the order.

However, only a police officer may use force against a person.

Division 12.4.5 Liability for rectification work