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North Kesteven District Council (19 017 804)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 13-Mar-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mrs Q’s complaint about the District Council’s handling of a planning application and planning enforcement. This is because part of the complaint is late. Nor are we likely to find fault with the District Council’s failure to take enforcement action. And another body is better placed to consider part of the complaint.
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Slough Borough Council (19 018 178)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 13-Mar-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about how the Council investigated a possible breach of planning control. This is because it is unlikely he will find fault by the Council.
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Royal Borough of Greenwich (19 018 796)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 12-Mar-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a letter from the Council’s solicitors concerning rights of access and planning permission for his garage. It is unlikely we would find fault by the Council or that we could recommend the Council reimburses Mr X for his legal advice. The underlying issue is also a matter more appropriate for the courts.
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Kingston Upon Hull City Council (19 017 343)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 12-Mar-2020
Summary: Mr X complains about the way the Council treated his request for pavement advertising and seating for his business. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint because he could appeal to the magistrates about a refusal to issue a licence.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 12-Mar-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a new dwelling opposite his home. This is because it is unlikely we would find fault by the Council.
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London Borough of Hounslow (19 016 889)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 12-Mar-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to grant planning permission for work to a property close to his home. This is because Mr X’s complaint is late and there is no reason Mr X could not have complained much earlier.
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London Borough of Camden (19 018 261)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 12-Mar-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman does not propose to investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning application. This is because it would have been reasonable for Mr X and/or the applicant to appeal.
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Statement Upheld Other 11-Mar-2020
Summary: The complaint concerns unauthorised development in the greenbelt. There was failure by the Council to take the action it had identified as being necessary between September 2018 and September 2019.
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Aylesbury Vale District Council (19 006 301)
Statement Upheld Other 11-Mar-2020
Summary: The Council is not at fault for not refunding the application fee of £462 when it did not determine Mr and Mrs X’s application for a Lawful Development Certificate within 26 weeks and within the extension period agreed with Mr and Mrs X. The Council is at fault as it delayed in dealing with Mr and Mrs X’s complaint. It has apologised for this which is a sufficient and proportionate remedy.
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Statement Not upheld Planning applications 11-Mar-2020
Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s decision to approve a planning application to turn a nearby agricultural building into holiday accommodation. Mr X says it will impact onto the amenities enjoyed by his holiday home. The Ombudsman has found no evidence of fault in the way the Council made its planning decision.