Enforcement archive 2021-2022


Archive has 336 results

  • Waverley Borough Council (21 013 583)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 26-Jan-2022

    Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s refusal to take planning enforcement action against a neighbour. We will not investigate this complaint because there is no evidence of fault by the Council.

  • Lewes District Council (21 007 827)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 25-Jan-2022

    Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s handling of matters relating to an outbuilding built by neighbours. We will not investigate the complaint because it is unlikely we can add to the investigation already carried out by the Council and an investigation is unlikely to lead to a different outcome.

  • Cornwall Council (21 008 755)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 25-Jan-2022

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to take enforcement action against a developer for failing to meet conditions placed on a planning permission for a development close to the complainant’s home. We will not investigate this complaint. There is not enough evidence of fault which would warrant an investigation.

  • East Lindsey District Council (21 010 541)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 25-Jan-2022

    Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning matter. This is because the Council’s actions have not caused Mrs X significant injustice.

  • Buckinghamshire Council (21 013 357)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 25-Jan-2022

    Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s response to his concerns about his next-door neighbours’ use of their rear garden. We will not investigate the complaint because we are unlikely to find evidence of fault by the Council sufficient to warrant an investigation.

  • Canterbury City Council (21 008 046)

    Statement Not upheld Enforcement 24-Jan-2022

    Summary: Mr X complained the Council failed to take enforcement action in respect of unauthorised development at a neighbouring property. Mr X says the structure is visually intrusive and any ongoing use has the potential to cause disturbance. As a retrospective planning application for the retention of the unauthorised structure is pending determination, it would not be a good use of public money to investigate this matter further at this time.

  • Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (21 013 363)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 20-Jan-2022

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to refuse the complainant’s planning applications or its decision to take enforcement action. This is because the complainant had the right to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.

  • Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (21 013 898)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 20-Jan-2022

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a breach of planning control. This is because we are unlikely to find fault.

  • London Borough of Enfield (20 006 811)

    Statement Upheld Enforcement 19-Jan-2022

    Summary: Mr X complained the Council failed to take suitable enforcement action against his neighbour, who he said built an extension without permission and that was structurally unsound. The Ombudsman found the Council was at fault for delays and inaction. This caused Mr X frustration and uncertainty which the Council agreed to remedy.

  • Cheshire West & Chester Council (21 012 259)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 18-Jan-2022

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning enforcement matter. This is because the issue does not cause him significant injustice.

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