Carlisle City Council (20 011 314)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 22-Mar-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to notify Mrs Q about her neighbours’ planning application. This is because the injustice she suffered is not enough to justify our involvement.

London Borough of Bromley (20 011 391)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 22-Mar-2021

Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s handling of matters related to two buildings he has built at his property. We will not investigate the complaint because an investigation will not achieve the outcomes he seeks.

Guildford Borough Council (20 004 025)

Statement Upheld Planning applications 22-Mar-2021

Summary: Mrs X complained the Council’s decision on her planning application was inconsistent and that she should not have been put to the costs of a planning appeal. There was fault in the way the Council reached a view on another planning application, However, this did not cause injustice to Mrs X. There was no fault in the way the Council decided her planning application.

Chelmsford City Council (20 004 747)

Statement Not upheld Planning applications 22-Mar-2021

Summary: Mr X complained the Council approved a planning application that is contrary to the Local Plan, failed to consider his objections and failed to respond to breaches of planning control. We find the Council was not at fault.

Plymouth City Council (20 005 942)

Statement Upheld Planning applications 19-Mar-2021

Summary: Mr X complained the Council failed to protect him from his neighbour’s development. There was no evidence to show it is likely there was fault in the way planning enforcement decisions were made or the outcome would have been different. However, there was some fault because the Council had no record to show what adjustments were necessary in dealing with Mr X’s disability. The Council has agreed to remedy the fault we found.

Thanet District Council (20 006 300)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 19-Mar-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a planning application or a breach of planning control. This is because we are unlikely to find fault and the complainants have not been caused significant injustice.

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (20 009 494)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 19-Mar-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about what happened at a planning committee meeting. This is because the complainant has not suffered significant injustice because of the alleged fault.

Buckinghamshire Council (20 012 428)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 19-Mar-2021

Summary: We cannot lawfully investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council refused his application for a new access at his home. Mr X used his right of appeal to the planning inspector.

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council (20 009 192)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 18-Mar-2021

Summary: Mrs X complains about the Council’s decision not to take enforcement action against a breach of planning control where she lives. We will not investigate this complaint. We have not seen evidence of fault in the way the Council came to its decision. Nor do we consider Mrs X has suffered a significant personal injustice which warrants our investigation.

Wyre Borough Council (20 011 579)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 18-Mar-2021

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the Council’s planning advice. This is because the complaint is late and it is unlikely we would find fault by the Council.