Section 171 makes provision for supplementary provisions associated with procedures for obtaining/revoking the certificates under sections 169 and 170 to be specified by development order.  Section 172 deals with offences and sets out that any person who makes a false or misleading statement in respect of procuring a certificate will, on summary conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or a fine, or both.  Section 173 provides a right of appeal to the Planning Appeals Commission against a council’s refusal or failure to give a decision on applications for a certificate. The Planning Appeals Commission can grant the appellant the certificate or dismiss the appeal if it considers a council’s decision appropriate.  The applicant must appeal to the Planning Appeals Commission within 4 months from the date on which the application was refused or refused in part.  In relation to appeals section 174 provides the opportunity for all appellants and a council to appear before and be heard by the commission.
Commentary on Sections Part 5: Enforcement. Sections 171 to 174: Certificates under sections 169 and 170, supplementary provisions, offences, appeals against refusal or failure to give decision on applications, further provision as to appeals under section 173