Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (21 013 448)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 18-Jan-2022

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s failure to take action against his neighbour to tidy up their property. This is because the complaint is late and the matter does not cause Mr X significant injustice.

Southend-on-Sea City Council (21 007 820)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 17-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.

South Oxfordshire District Council (21 012 641)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 17-Jan-2022

Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s decision to approve his neighbour’s planning application. We will not investigate the complaint because we are unlikely to find evidence of fault.

Portsmouth City Council (21 012 852)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 17-Jan-2022

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about safety provisions in a nearby development because this is a matter for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Shropshire Council (21 000 196)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 17-Jan-2022

Summary: Mr C complained about the Council’s response to reports of breaches of planning control at a residential development site. Mr C says there has been a harmful impact on residents’ health, safety and amenity. We have found fault but consider the agreed action of an apology and review of procedure provides a suitable remedy.

South Lakeland District Council (21 006 618)

Statement Not upheld Enforcement 12-Jan-2022

Summary: Mr X complains on behalf of Miss T, that the Council has placed a note on the local search about potential planning enforcement action on the development which her properties are located within. He says this is preventing her refinancing her properties and causing her to pay high interest charges. We do not find fault with the actions of the Council. It is the property developer who is ultimately responsible for adhering to the specified planning conditions, and the Council is not responsible for the subsequent financial impact Miss T has suffered. The Council is entitled to take action as it deems appropriate to deal with any breaches of planning control.

South Lakeland District Council (21 006 623)

Statement Not upheld Enforcement 12-Jan-2022

Summary: Mr X complains on behalf of Miss J, that the Council has placed a note on the local search about potential planning enforcement action on the development which her properties are located within. He says this is preventing her refinancing her properties and causing her to pay high interest charges. We do not find fault with the actions of the Council. It is the property developer who is ultimately responsible for adhering to the specified planning conditions, and the Council is not responsible for the subsequent financial impact Miss J has suffered. The Council is entitled to take action as it deems appropriate to deal with any breaches of planning control.

London Borough of Enfield (21 001 627)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 11-Jan-2022

Summary: Mr X complained the Council failed to remove stacked shipping containers near to his home. The Council was at fault for not taking the enforcement action it said it would. The Council will pay Mr X £300 for the avoidable time and trouble caused by having to complain and chase it for the enforcement action.

Herefordshire Council (21 003 762)

Statement Not upheld Enforcement 11-Jan-2022

Summary: Ms B complained that the Council failed to take enforcement action against an agricultural building near her property. We have not found fault with the actions the Council took.

London Borough of Hillingdon (21 012 675)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 11-Jan-2022

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning enforcement matter. This is because there is no evidence of fault by the Council and the injustice Mr X claims results from the actions of his neighbour, against whom he may have a legal remedy.