Planning


Recent reports in this category are shown below:

  • Durham County Council (25 028 385)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 22-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a planning application. There is not enough evidence of fault by the Council to warrant our further involvement.

  • Leeds City Council (25 028 459)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 22-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to grant planning permission and lack of enforcement action. This is because part of it is late, and there is not enough evidence of fault to investigate the other matters.

  • Bromsgrove District Council (25 029 373)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 22-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council deciding not to issue a section 215 notice in relation to the condition of a property next to the complainant’s home. It is reasonable to expect the complainant to have contacted us sooner about events prior to 2025 and, in any case, there is insufficient evidence of fault in the way the Council considered the use of the powers available to it.

  • Cornwall Council (25 029 466)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 22-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint that the Council did not properly notify her and other residents about a planning application. This is because any alleged fault has not caused Ms X an injustice.

  • North Devon District Council (25 030 718)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 22-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about how the Council considered a planning application. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions to justify our involvement.

  • Mid Devon District Council (25 029 083)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 21-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council granting planning permission for a change in height of the fence at a site next to the complainant. There is insufficient evidence of fault in the way the Council determined the application.

  • Blackpool Borough Council (25 029 419)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 21-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to charge him for emergency works. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

  • West Lindsey District Council (25 024 937)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 21-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council not taking enforcement action of a breach of planning control. This is because we have decided any injustice is not significant enough to justify our involvement.

  • Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council (26 016 466)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 21-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about delays by the Council when it considered Miss X’s planning application. This is because it is reasonable to expect her to have used her right of appeal, and it is not proportionate to investigate complaint handling on its own.

  • Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (25 027 334)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 20-Sep-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s Building Control. This is because further investigation is unlikely to achieve a worthwhile outcome or add to the Council's response. It is also reasonable for Mr X to seek a remedy through the courts.

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