North Yorkshire Council (25 000 949)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 27-Jan-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to grant planning permission for his neighbour’s fence. There is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (25 004 040)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 27-Jan-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council allowing a wedding venue to operate from a building in the complainant’s local area. There is insufficient evidence of fault in the way the Council reached its decision.

Blackpool Borough Council (25 004 301)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 27-Jan-2026

Summary: Mrs F complained about the Council’s handling of planning control concerns about a property she owns. She said it wrongly threatened with enforcement action which led to her having building costs and financial losses. We found fault by the Council for its flawed assumptions about the permitted use of the property. The Council agreed to make a symbolic payment to acknowledge the unnecessary distress and uncertainty this caused her. However, we cannot say the Council caused her financial detriment as such matters are for the courts to decide.

Northumberland County Council (24 013 443)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 26-Jan-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to take enforcement action against a breach of planning control. The Council has issued an Enforcement Notice. It will consider further action if the Notice is not complied with. Further investigation will not lead to a different outcome.

London Borough of Merton (24 020 062)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 26-Jan-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council dealt with a breach of planning control. Further investigation will not lead to a different outcome.

Buckinghamshire Council (25 013 317)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 23-Jan-2026

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

Tendring District Council (25 015 562)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 23-Jan-2026

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

Rother District Council (24 022 810)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 22-Jan-2026

Summary: Mr F complained about the Council’s handling of reports of breaches of planning control at a development near his home since 2022. There was fault in complaint handling which caused Mr F some time and trouble. The Council has already apologised for this and I am satisfied that is sufficient to remedy the injustice caused. We have not found fault in the way the Council dealt with the reports of breaches or other elements of Mr F’s complaint.

Harborough District Council (25 016 717)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 21-Jan-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to approve a planning application or its handling of alleged breaches of planning control. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council and part of the complaint is late.

North West Leicestershire District Council (25 000 657)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 19-Jan-2026

Summary: Mr X complained about the Council’s handling of planning enforcement and other concerns for a development of homes. He said it had failed to hold the developer to account. We have not found fault in the process the Council followed to consider his concerns. While it has taken a substantial amount of time to commence or decide on any formal action against identified breaches, this was not due to unnecessary delay by the Council. There was some fault in the delayed complaints handling, which caused Mr X some frustration. The Council will apologise to acknowledge this.