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This guidance sheet contains information on:

• enforcement powers and unlawful works, including:
  • controls over works on common land
  • what power of enforcement is there
  • when did this power come into effect
  • how do I know what works are allowed on common land
  • who decides whether works are unlawful under section 38
  • does the enforcement power only apply to cases where consent is needed under section 38
• mediation
  • what can I do if I think that works have been constructed unlawfully
  • what is the process for taking court action
• others who might take action
  • do I have to do all this myself or is there someone who can help me
• action by commoners
  • what can commoners do to protect their rights