Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Hotels and Multiple Occupation: Stop Notices
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason there is a four year limit on Section 183 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 stop notices for cases involving the use of (a) hotels and (b) houses in multiple occupation.
- Answer
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Stop notices are intended for use where the impact of a breach of planning control is such that it needs to be stopped quickly and before the related enforcement notice takes effect. The four-year time limit for their use was first introduced by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 on the basis that, if a breach has already been in existence for more than four years it is less likely that it would need to be stopped quickly.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 78248
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Hotels Multiple occupation Stop notices
- Legislation
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990
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- 2025-10-20 18:01:42 +0100
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