Ribble Valley Borough Council (21 012 089)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 10-Jan-2022

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

Harrogate Borough Council (21 012 494)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 10-Jan-2022

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s failure to take planning enforcement action against his neighbour. This is because there is no evidence of fault by the Council and the injustice he claims is the result of his neighbour’s actions rather than those of the Council. The issues Mr X raises are primarily private civil matters and Mr X may wish to seek legal advice about making a claim against his neighbour at court.

London Borough of Newham (21 004 718)

Statement Not upheld Enforcement 07-Jan-2022

Summary: Mr X complained about the Council’s failure to act against one of its tenants, his neighbour. We ended our investigation because we have no power to investigate the Council’s actions as they relate to its role as a social housing landlord.

Lake District National Park Authority (21 004 724)

Statement Not upheld Enforcement 07-Jan-2022

Summary: Mr X complained the Council took too long to use its enforcement powers against a landowner who had carried out development without planning permission. We ended our investigation as planning enforcement action is ongoing.

Epping Forest District Council (21 013 221)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 07-Jan-2022

Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to take enforcement action against the complainant. This is because the complainant has used his right to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.

London Borough of Ealing (21 005 983)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 06-Jan-2022

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council not providing information to the complainant. The Information Commissioner’s Office is better placed to deal with the matter.

South Norfolk District Council (21 012 437)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 06-Jan-2022

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s failure to provide him with information as it would be reasonable for him to go to the Information Commissioner. We cannot investigate Mr X’s concerns about the Council’s conduct as part of court proceedings as the issue falls outside our jurisdiction.

Mendip District Council (21 011 936)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 06-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 not enough evidence of fault affecting its decision.

Wiltshire Council (21 012 012)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 06-Jan-2022

Summary: We do not intend to investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to take enforcement action against a business for equestrian use of an agricultural field. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (21 012 873)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 06-Jan-2022

Summary: We will not investigate Ms B’s complaint about the Council not taking planning enforcement action about changes to neighbouring land. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.