Right to enter under warrant13
1
If it is shown to the satisfaction of a justice of the peace on sworn information in writing—
a
that there are reasonable grounds for entering any land for any of the purposes mentioned in regulation 12(1) or (2); and
b
that—
i
admission to the land has been refused, or a refusal is reasonably apprehended; or
ii
the case is one of urgency,
the justice may issue a warrant authorising any person duly authorised in writing by a local planning authority or, as the case may be, the Secretary of State to enter the land.
2
For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b)(i) admission to land shall be regarded as having been refused if no reply is received to a request for admission within a reasonable period.
3
A warrant authorises entry on one occasion only and that entry must be—
a
within one month from the date of the issue of the warrant; and
b
at a reasonable hour, unless the case is one of urgency.