Japanese
knotweed Legislation
Professional advice should always be sought regarding the legalities of Japanese knotweed as it is a complex and new area of law. However the following points can be used for basic guidance.
Although not illegal to have on your land if allowed to spread civil action may be taken where it is can be deemed a private nuisance.
Under the Crime and Policing Act 2014 where knotweed is proved to have a detrimental effect on someone’s quality of life Anti-Social Control Orders (ASBOs) can be brought against those who fail to act. This is new currently untested legislation.
It is an offence to plant or otherwise allow to spread Japanese knotweed in the wild under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 all Japanese knotweed material is a “controlled waste” or under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 if treated with certain chemicals it is a “hazardous waste” both controlled and hazardous waste require costly and specific transport and disposal.
Planning conditions to treat Japanese knotweed can be enforced so developers have to treat knotweed Under the Town & Country Planning Act 1990
Professional advice should always be sought regarding the legalities of Japanese knotweed as it is a complex and new area of law. However the following points can be used for basic guidance.
Although not illegal to have on your land if allowed to spread civil action may be taken where it is can be deemed a private nuisance.
Under the Crime and Policing Act 2014 where knotweed is proved to have a detrimental effect on someone’s quality of life Anti-Social Control Orders (ASBOs) can be brought against those who fail to act. This is new currently untested legislation.
It is an offence to plant or otherwise allow to spread Japanese knotweed in the wild under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 all Japanese knotweed material is a “controlled waste” or under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 if treated with certain chemicals it is a “hazardous waste” both controlled and hazardous waste require costly and specific transport and disposal.
Planning conditions to treat Japanese knotweed can be enforced so developers have to treat knotweed Under the Town & Country Planning Act 1990
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