Building control archive 2020-2021


Archive has 49 results

  • North West Leicestershire District Council (20 005 148)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 30-Oct-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council wrongly issued a completion certificate for substandard work carried out on a property he has since bought. It is unlikely that further investigation will lead to a different outcome. And we cannot achieve the outcome Mr X is seeking.

  • Luton Borough Council (20 005 191)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 27-Oct-2020

    Summary: Mr and Mrs X complain about the Council’s refusal to take enforcement action against a neighbour who used lead flashing as part of an extension. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint because there is no evidence of fault.

  • London Borough of Haringey (20 003 203)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 20-Oct-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Ms Q’s complaint about the Council’s handling of building control matters regarding her loft conversion. This is because some of the events complained of are late. In addition, we are unlikely to find fault with the Council for its more recent actions. And an investigation by is unlikely to lead to a different outcome.

  • Cherwell District Council (20 004 378)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 09-Oct-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about the actions of the Council’s building control officers. This is because it is unlikely the Ombudsman could add to the Council’s response or achieve the outcome the complainant wants.

  • East Suffolk Council (20 001 251)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 01-Oct-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Miss X’s complaint that the Council wrongly signed off substandard work to a property she has since bought. This is because we cannot achieve any worthwhile outcome for Miss X.

  • East Devon District Council (20 003 543)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 30-Sep-2020

    Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s handling of building control matters dating back to 2015 and the way it has dealt with his complaints. The Ombudsman will not investigate the complaint because events from 2015 happened too long ago to be investigated now and an investigation is unlikely to lead to a different outcome.

  • Cornwall Council (20 003 000)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 25-Sep-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about the actions of the Council’s building control officers. This is because it is unlikely the Ombudsman could add to the Council’s response or achieve the outcome the complainant wants. The Ombudsman will also not investigate how the Council dealt with reports about a potentially dangerous structure. This is because the complainant has not been caused any significant injustice.

  • London Borough of Waltham Forest (20 003 168)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 23-Sep-2020

    Summary: Mr X complained the Council refuses to take enforcement action to protect him from his neighbour’s boiler flue. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint. We are unlikely to find fault in the Council’s actions. Nor can we achieve the result Mr X is seeking.

  • Daventry District Council (20 003 218)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 18-Sep-2020

    Summary: Mr X complains the Council failed to ensure builders carried out work to his mother’s property to the correct standard. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint as we are unlikely to find fault.

  • Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (20 002 841)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 15-Sep-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council wrongly advised his builder about compliance with the Building Regulations. This is because we cannot achieve any worthwhile outcome for Mr X.

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