Malvern Hills District Council (24 009 105)

Statement Upheld Building control 13-May-2025

Summary: Mr X complained that the Council did not properly deal with a planning application or enforcement of building regulations compliance. The Council is at fault because its communication to Mr X was not clear. The Council has provided an appropriate remedy.

West Lancashire Borough Council (24 002 064)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 13-May-2025

Summary: Mr X complained that the Council failed to pursue enforcement action regarding development next to his home. There was fault by the Council due to delay and lack of communication. It has agreed a remedy

Huntingdonshire District Council (24 020 778)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 13-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to take formal action regarding the condition of his neighbour’s land. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s decision-making process to warrant us investigating.

East Suffolk Council (24 020 911)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 13-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a planning application. This is because we are unlikely to find fault.

Uttlesford District Council (24 021 544)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 13-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a decision to grant planning permission. Planning permission was granted more than five years ago. The complaint about this is late and we have seen no reason to exercise discretion on this point. Mr X also complains about the Council’s decision not to take enforcement action against breaches of planning control. We have not seen sufficient evidence of fault in the way the Council made this decision to justify an investigation.

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (24 011 545)

Statement Not upheld Planning applications 12-May-2025

Summary: Mrs X complained the Council failed to take into account information in relation to the planning application. Mrs X says this has caused her distress due to the impact on the nearby infrastructure. I have not found fault in the actions of the Council.

Buckinghamshire Council (24 020 912)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 12-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council considered a planning application. We have not seen enough evidence of fault in the way the Council considered the application to justify an investigation. Also, we cannot require the Council to revoke the planning permission which is the outcome the complainant is seeking.

Havant Borough Council (24 021 217)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 12-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning enforcement matter. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault by the Council affecting its decision not to take formal enforcement action.

North Yorkshire Council (24 021 326)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 12-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council considered a planning application before deciding to grant planning permission for new properties near the complainant’s home. We have not seen evidence of fault in the way the Council considered the application.

Torridge District Council (25 001 438)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 12-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a planning application and an application for listed building consent. This is because we are unlikely to find fault.