Paragraph 5 Decision regarding a final noticeF1
Where a local authority F2... has given a notice of intent to a person, the authority may impose a financial penalty on the person if the local authority so decides within—
the period of 56 days beginning with the day on which an objection is made under paragraph 4, or
if no such objection is made, the period of 56 days beginning with the day after the day on which the period mentioned in paragraph 4(1) ended.
If the local authority decides not to impose a financial penalty on a person, or does not decide to impose a financial penalty on the person within the period specified in sub-paragraph (1), the authority must give a notice to that person that informs the person that a financial penalty will not be imposed.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 1A inserted (E.W.) (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 12 para. 3 (with s. 144, Sch. 12 para. 26); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(d)
- F2
Words in Sch. 1A para. 5(1) omitted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by virtue of Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), s. 30(3), Sch. 1 para. 6; S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(g)
Notes on Schedule 1A
Textual amendments
- F2
Words in Sch. 1A heading inserted (E.W.) (31.7.2025) by Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 2), s. 30(3), Sch. 1 para. 2; S.I. 2025/937, art. 2(g)