Archive has 114 results
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London Borough of Hillingdon (19 000 979)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 04-Jun-2019
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr B’s complaint that the Council has failed to determine his application for a Lawful Development Certificate. This is because it is reasonable to expect Mr B to use his right of appeal to the Planning Inspector.
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Somerset West and Taunton Council (19 001 287)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 03-Jun-2019
Summary: Mr X complains that the Council has copies of photographs as part of his planning application which he wishes to be destroyed. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint because this is a matter for the Information Commissioner.
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London Borough of Wandsworth (19 000 305)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 30-May-2019
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council officers’ and Planning Application Committee’s consideration of an application to develop a school’s sports facilities near his home. There is not enough evidence of fault by officers or the planning committee to warrant investigation.
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South Somerset District Council (18 016 784)
Statement Upheld Other 28-May-2019
Summary: Mr and Mrs Y complain the Council failed to add a condition about the use of materials to a neighbour’s planning permission. As a result of this fault, the neighbour has used plastic cladding when the Council intended natural timbers to be used. The use of this material has impacted on Mr and Mrs Y’s visual amenity. An appropriate remedy is agreed.
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South Derbyshire District Council (19 000 867)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 28-May-2019
Summary: The Ombudsman cannot investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s failure to consult him and fellow councillors about a large residential project, and the time it took to investigate the matter. The Ombudsman can only accept complaints from members of the public or their authorised representatives. Mr X is a serving councillor, complaining about something relating to his position as a councillor. The Ombudsman cannot accept such complaints.