West Berkshire Council (24 014 171)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 22-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council dealt with a high hedge complaint, reports of breaches of planning control and data protection breaches. We cannot consider matters relating to the high hedge complaint as Mrs X has appealed to the Planning Inspector. This matter is therefore outside our jurisdiction. The breaches of planning control have been resolved therefore further investigation will not lead to a different outcome. Finally, it is reasonable to expect Mrs X to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office about data protection concerns.

North Yorkshire Council (24 022 256)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 22-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a planning application and a possible breach of planning control. This is because parts of the complaint are late. It is also unlikely we would find fault and the complainant has not suffered significant injustice.

Suffolk County Council (25 000 174)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 22-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council responded to a consultation request from the local planning authority. This is because the complainant is complaining on behalf of a Parish Council and not as a member of the public.

Peterborough City Council (25 000 053)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 16-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint that the Council did not follow planning guidance and failed to carry out a proper flood risk assessment. This is because the complainant is complaining on behalf of a Parish Council and not as a member of the public.

London Borough of Harrow (24 020 849)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 15-Apr-2025

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

Isle of Wight Council (24 020 114)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 08-Apr-2025

Summary: We cannot by law investigate this complaint about an alledged failure by the Council to provide information to the Planning Inspectorate for the purposes of an appeal. This is because we have no legal jurisdiction to investigate a complaint when an appeal has been made to the Planning Inspectorate, acting on behalf of the relevant Government minister.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (24 016 877)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 03-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning application. This is because we could not achieve any worthwhile outcome for Mr X.

Cheshire East Council (24 021 972)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 02-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a telegraph pole installed near the complainant’s home. This is because we are unlikely to find fault by the Council.

London Borough of Barnet (24 006 982)

Statement Upheld Other 31-Mar-2025

Summary: Mrs Z complained about the actions of an enforcement officer when he visited her property in respect of a breach of planning control. We have found fault with the Council’s actions. The Council has agreed to apologise to Mrs Z, make a symbolic payment of £500 and improve its procedures for the future.

North Yorkshire Council (24 021 385)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 28-Mar-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with the complainant’s planning application. This is because the complainant had the right to appeal to the Planning Inspector. The complainant has not suffered significant injustice in relation to the remaining issues complained about.