Regulation 12 Liability notice

(1)

Natural England must give a notice (a “liability notice”) to each liable person after levy liability arises.

(2)

A liability notice must include—

(a)

details of the relevant development;

(b)

the unique reference number issued by Natural England for the request to pay;

(c)

the name of each liable person;

(d)

the levy amount;

(e)

either—

(i)

the date on or before which the levy amount must be paid in full, or

(ii)

if the levy is to be paid by instalments, the amount of each instalment and the date on or before which each instalment must be paid;

(f)

an explanation of how payments made will be adjusted for inflation (see regulation 26);

(g)

the possible consequences if the levy is not paid, including—

(i)

any joint and several liability to pay;

(ii)

surcharges;

(iii)

interest;

(h)

the person’s rights in relation to reviews and appeals under Part 5, including how the person may request a review or appeal and applicable time limits.

(3)

The date for payment under paragraph (2)(e) must be expressed as—

(a)

a specific date,

(b)

a date to be calculated by reference to when a specified event occurs (such as commencement of a phase of development), or

(c)

a combination of the two, by reference to whichever is earlier.