London Borough of Ealing (24 018 481)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 01-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to close a planning enforcement investigation. We have not seen enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions.

Maidstone Borough Council (24 021 002)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 01-Apr-2025

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

Northumberland County Council (24 017 641)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 31-Mar-2025

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

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council (23 018 055)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 30-Mar-2025

Summary: Mr J complained that the Council failed to take action regarding a breach in planning conditions. Mr J says this caused stress and led to damage to his home. There were significant delays by the Council causing Mr J anxiety and uncertainty. The Council agreed to remedy this by updating Mr J and making a symbolic payment for the injustice caused.

Mansfield District Council (24 018 191)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 27-Mar-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council failing to take enforcement action against works undertaken at a property next to the complainant. There is insufficient evidence of fault in the way the Council has considered the complainant’s concerns.

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (24 019 005)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 27-Mar-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council deciding not to enforce against her neighbour for installing a larger window in their extension than permitted. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s planning enforcement decision‑making process to warrant an investigation. We also cannot achieve the outcome Ms X wants from the complaint.

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (24 012 361)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 27-Mar-2025

Summary: Mr D complained the Council delayed progressing his report of a planning control breach. Based on current evidence I have found fault by the Council because it has failed to progress the case for over 12 months, this has left Mr D unsure about how his case has been handled or whether any action will be taken by the Council. The Council will now review Mr D’s case.

Birmingham City Council (24 016 627)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 27-Mar-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to take enforcement action against a breach of planning control at the house next to the complainant’s home. There is not enough evidence of fault in the way the Council considered the matter to justify an investigation.

Wychavon District Council (24 016 965)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 27-Mar-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to ignore breaches of planning control and building regulations. We do not consider the complainant has suffered significant personal injustice because the Council’s actions. The complainant also raises concerns about council tax banding and benefit fraud. These matters are dealt with by bodies outside our jurisdiction.

Cheshire East Council (24 017 093)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 26-Mar-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint that the Council has allowed a development which encroaches over and affects the complainants’ property. There is not enough evidence that fault by the Council has affected the planning outcome.