Commentary on Sections Temporary stop notices Section 117 – Power to issue temporary stop notice
312.This section provides the power for a relevant planning authority to issue a temporary stop notice in relation to land in their area where they consider an activity has been, or is being carried out, which constitutes an offence under section 103 or section 104 and the activity ought to be stopped immediately. The power to issue a temporary stop notice does not extend to the Welsh Ministers.
313.This section also prescribes what must be specified in a temporary stop notice, who a temporary stop notice may be given to and how such notices must be displayed.