Recent statements in this category are shown below:
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 10-Jun-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s building control service. This is because the complaint is late.
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Hyndburn Borough Council (24 000 252)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 09-Jun-2024
Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about substandard building work carried out by the developer of her property. This is because the Council had no involvement in the building work and is not responsible for the injustice Mrs X claims.
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Wiltshire Council (24 000 841)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 03-Jun-2024
Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the liability for septic tank repairs. It is reasonable to expect Ms X to apply to Court which is better placed to decide this dispute.
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Wealden District Council (24 000 811)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 29-May-2024
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a building control matter. This is because we cannot question the Council’s judgement on the works necessary to comply with the Building Regulations or hold it liable for Mr X’s additional costs.
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Luton Borough Council (24 002 016)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 29-May-2024
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.
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Rushcliffe Borough Council (24 001 208)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 13-May-2024
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.
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Warrington Council (24 001 765)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 12-May-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a building control matter. This is because we cannot investigate the actions of the private company complained about. Also, there is no evidence of fault by the Council.
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North East Lincolnshire Council (24 001 091)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 09-May-2024
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.
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Shropshire Council (23 019 403)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 02-May-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision that building regulations do not apply to his neighbour’s car port which is about twenty years old. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions to justify an investigation.
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Brighton & Hove City Council (23 010 415)
Statement Not upheld Building control 25-Apr-2024
Summary: X complained about how the Council dealt with matters relating to its Building Act powers. X believes the Council failed to act properly and this resulted in large financial losses and a personal injury. We did not investigate this complaint further, because the issues that were raised and the allegations made are more a matter for the courts than the Ombudsman.