discontinuance order

Quite distinct from these powers is the much wider power to make a 'discontinuance order'.

At the time of inspection, if the vehicle is found to be unroadworthy, the inspecting officer can issue a defect or discontinuance order.

Similarly, 'but with even more force', discontinuance orders are appropriate 'only if there appears to be an overriding justification on planning grounds'.

To achieve this, we believe the city council should call a halt to the development by issuing a discontinuance order and initiating a full environmental impact assessment.

Alternatively, where an existing use gives rise to a serious odour problem a local authority may wish to issue a Discontinuance Order under s.51 of the 1971 Act.

It is also one of the factors that may need to be taken into account in controlling advertisements and in determining whether a discontinuance order should be made.

However, if the use intensifies to an extent that it becomes a nuisance, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) could consider making a Discontinuance Order.

Planning authorities have powers to stop existing lawful uses by issuing a Discontinuance Order and to revoke any planning permission not yet implemented in full with a Revocation Order.

Application to GOEM by Mr. S. Paterson for a Discontinuance Order in relation to the garage at Brookhill Hall, Pinxton.

Except in relation to advertisements to which the deemed consent procedure applies, a local authority can serve a discontinuance order when it is satisfied that removal is necessary 'to remedy a substantial injury to the amenity of the locality or a danger to members of the public'.