Issue details

Enforcement Policy

A review of the environmental enforcement policy was necessitated by amendments to relevant legislation and the need to enhance enforcement activities when considered appropriate. The policy establishes the principles, objectives, and operational framework for enforcement activities.

It sets out New Forest District Council’s approach to environmental enforcement and explains how the council applies legislation and statutory powers to deliver an effective, consistent, and transparent enforcement process.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/02/2026

Contact: Brian Byrne, Service Manager - Community Safety and Support Email: brian.byrne@nfdc.gov.uk.

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