What to check in your case
Describe each stage, identify who commissioned it and compare drawings with photographs. Defending a fine and responding to a stop-work order, restoration order or regularisation procedure may involve different issues and deadlines. Send all decisions received.
Documents for your defence
Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.
- Design, permit or prior notice and site plans
- Inspection report, dated photographs and any stop-work order
Legislation and official sources
Information checked on 7 November 2026.