City of Wolverhampton Council (25 003 879)

Statement Not upheld Other 16-Apr-2026

Summary: Mr X complained the Council failed to properly investigate his reports of flooding to his property caused by a neighbouring development. Mr X said the Council accepted a developer’s word they complied with planning permission without independent verification. Mr X’s property was damaged, and the situation caused distress and financial strain. There was no fault in the Council’s decision-making.

Watford Borough Council (25 018 274)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 14-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s refusal to register Mr X’s complaint about a planning matter. We have not seen enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions to justify an investigation.

North West Leicestershire District Council (25 013 257)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 13-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a report of a breach of planning control. This is because the complaint is late and there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating.

Rushcliffe Borough Council (25 018 548)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 13-Apr-2026

Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the way the Council consulted on a proposed supplementary planning document. The complaint is made by a parish council, and the law prevents us from investigating complaints from public bodies like this.

London Borough of Brent (25 019 175)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 12-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about planning enforcement action the Council took. This is mainly because it is reasonable for Mrs X to take court action.

Hertfordshire County Council (25 018 397)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 08-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s defence of a planning appeal hearing. We cannot investigate matters which have been considered by Planning Inspectors or the Secretary of State. Also it is reasonable to expect Mr X to complain to the Information Commissioner if he believes the Council is withholding information which should be available to the public.

Melton Borough Council (25 018 208)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 07-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s delay in issuing a Certificate of Appropriate Alternative Development. Mr X had a right of appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands chamber) which it was reasonable for him to use.

London Borough of Harrow (24 021 256)

Statement Not upheld Other 01-Apr-2026

Summary: The Council was not at fault for the way it responded to Miss X’s reports of planning breaches and noise nuisance in her block of flats. It took account of the relevant law and its own procedures. It made a professional judgement the noise did not amount to a statutory nuisance and acted proportionately to resolve the planning breaches.

Wealden District Council (25 017 875)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 01-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council considered Mr X’s report of a breach of planning control. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions.

West Northamptonshire Council (25 018 644)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 31-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to approve a planning application for public parking near his home. There is insufficient evidence of fault.