Eastleigh Borough Council (24 016 354)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 16-Jun-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to add a property to its local list. We have not seen enough evidence of fault in the way the Council made its decision. And we cannot achieve the outcome the complainant is seeking.

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (24 012 371)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 16-Jun-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s refusal to allow permitted or approved development and demands the complainant provided information she does not have to progress her planning applications. She has a right to appeal to the Planning Inspector against the Council’s decision to refuse planning applications, or if it fails to determine planning applications. Also, it is reasonable to expect her to complain to the Information Commissioner with concerns about breaches of data protection regulations.

Preston City Council (24 023 251)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 16-Jun-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council covered up an error by a local councillor who failed to call an application in for determination by its planning committee. This is because the complaint is late and the Council has already remedied the issue by referring the application to its planning committee.

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (25 002 341)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 10-Jun-2025

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

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council (24 010 791)

Statement Upheld Other 02-Jun-2025

Summary: Miss X complained about the way the Council handled constructing a development near her home, about its communications and complaint responses. Miss X said it caused stress which has affected her mental and physical health. Largely we do not find the Council at fault. However, we find some fault which caused injustice. We are satisfied the Council has already taken appropriate action to remedy the injustice and improve its service.

King's Lynn & West Norfolk Council (25 000 181)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 02-Jun-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a planning application. This is because the complainant has not suffered any significant injustice.

East Devon District Council (25 000 081)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 27-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about planning permission because there is a right of appeal to a Planning Inspector and the Council has remedied any alleged fault.

North Northamptonshire Council (25 000 330)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 26-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about planning permission because the matter has been considered by a court.

North Northamptonshire Council (25 000 333)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 26-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about planning permission because the matter has been considered by a court.

Sevenoaks District Council (24 022 257)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 22-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council dealt with the complainant’s request for pre-planning application advice as we consider an investigation will not lead to a different outcome. Nor will we investigate his complaint about the way it dealt with his application for a Lawful Development Certificate. It is reasonable to expect him to have exercised his right to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. Finally, there is not enough evidence of fault in the way the Council issued then withdrew a Community Infrastructure Liability Notice to warrant our involvement.