Cannock Chase District Council (25 001 347)

Statement Not upheld Planning applications 09-Dec-2025

Summary: The Council was not at fault with its handling of a planning application, at a site opposite Mr X’s family home.

Rossendale Borough Council (25 010 574)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 09-Dec-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs Y’s complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning application for a nearby development. This is because it is unlikely our involvement would add to the Council’s response and there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigation.

Coventry City Council (25 012 710)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 09-Dec-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council not taking planning enforcement action for what he sees as a breach of planning control. This is because we are unlikely to find fault by the Council.

South Cambridgeshire District Council (25 011 747)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 08-Dec-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with the discharge of a planning condition in 2025. Mrs X had the right to appeal to the Planning Inspector it would have been reasonable to use.

North Northamptonshire Council (25 016 712)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 08-Dec-2025

Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning application. This is because Mr X has complained as a parish councillor and the injustice he claims is to the parish council rather than to him as a member of the public. The law says we cannot investigate complaints from public bodies such as parish councils.

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council (25 009 464)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 05-Dec-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a Council's planning decision. It is unlikely we could significantly add to the Council’s reply to Mr X.

South Norfolk District Council (25 012 687)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning advice 05-Dec-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s pre-application planning advice. This is because it is unlikely an investigation by the Ombudsman would add to the Council’s response or achieve anything more for the complainant.

East Lindsey District Council (25 014 280)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 05-Dec-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a building control matter. This is because it is unlikely we could achieve a worthwhile outcome for the complainant.

Northumberland County Council (24 005 804)

Statement Upheld Planning applications 04-Dec-2025

Summary: Mr W complained about the Council’s handling of his planning and building regulations applications. We found the Council seriously delayed in determining his building regulations application. It also failed to update him appropriately, did not communicate with him adequately and failed to properly handle his complaints. The Council has agreed to our recommendations.

Somerset Council (24 019 436)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 04-Dec-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a site close to Miss X’s home. We have not seen enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation, nor can we achieve the outcome she is seeking.