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Notice to require works to be carried out in relation to endangerment of protected structures and proposed protected structures
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312. (1) Where, in the opinion of a planning authority, it is necessary to do so in order to prevent a protected structure, proposed protected structure or any part of such a structure situated within its functional area from becoming or continuing to be endangered, the authority shall serve on each person who is the owner or occupier of the structure a notice—
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(a) specifying the works the planning authority considers necessary in order to prevent the structure from becoming or continuing to be endangered, and
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(b) requiring the person on whom the notice is served to carry out those works within a specified period of not less than 8 weeks from the date the notice comes into effect.
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(2) After serving notice under subsection (1) on a person, a planning authority may assist the person in carrying out the works required under the notice in such form as it considers appropriate, including providing advice, financial aid, materials, equipment or the services of the authority’s staff.
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(3) Any person on whom a notice under subsection (1) has been served may, no later than 4 weeks from the date of service of the notice, make a written representation to the planning authority concerning—
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(a) the terms of the notice,
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(b) the provision of assistance under subsection (2), and
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(c) any other material considerations.
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(4) The planning authority shall, no later than 4 weeks from the date on which the period referred to in subsection (3) ends, confirm, modify or revoke the notice and shall notify the persons who made representations under subsection (3) of its decision.
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(5) Particulars of a notice served under subsection (1) and of a decision made under subsection (4) shall be entered in the register.
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