Planning applications


Recent statements in this category are shown below:

  • Shropshire Council (23 013 901)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 30-Jan-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning enforcement case and subsequent planning application in connection with a development near the complainant’s home. There is mainly because there is not enough evidence of fault in the way the Council handled the enforcement issues and related planning application.

  • South Kesteven District Council (23 014 587)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 30-Jan-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about how the Council decided to grant planning permission for development of a site which shares an access with her property, and how it dealt with her complaint. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s planning decision-making process to warrant us investigating. We do not investigate council’s complaint‑handling where we are not investigating the core issue which gave rise to the complaint.

  • Horsham District Council (23 014 775)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 30-Jan-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a condition attached to a grant of planning permission which he believes is unfair. This is because it would have been reasonable for Mr X to appeal.

  • Derbyshire Dales District Council (23 006 209)

    Statement Not upheld Planning applications 30-Jan-2024

    Summary: Mrs X complained about how the Council responded to her reports of breaches of planning control at a neighbouring property. Mrs X said this caused her significant distress and resulted in damage to her property. We do not find fault with how the Council considered and responded to Mrs X’s reports.

  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (22 017 952)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 29-Jan-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about planning permission as the matter was considered by a Planning Inspector; a body which is out of jurisdiction.

  • West Lindsey District Council (23 014 637)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 29-Jan-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of her neighbour’s planning application. This is because there is not enough evidence to show any fault wrongly affected the Council’s decision to grant planning permission or caused Mrs X significant injustice.

  • Chichester District Council (23 014 279)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 29-Jan-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning enforcement case. This is because we are unlikely to find evidence of fault by the Council sufficient to warrant an investigation.

  • London Borough of Bexley (23 007 558)

    Statement Upheld Planning applications 25-Jan-2024

    Summary: Mr X complains the Council has not dealt properly with a planning application near his home. The Council is at fault because it did not advise him of the planning meeting, its communication with Mr X was poor and it didn’t not follow its complaints process properly. Mr X was unable to make representations in person and spent time and trouble raising issues with the Council. The Council has apologised, provided guidance to staff, revised processes and offered to pay Mr X £300 in respect of the distress and time and trouble he suffered. The Council should also provide training to staff about complaint handling.

  • Leeds City Council (23 002 267)

    Statement Not upheld Planning applications 24-Jan-2024

    Summary: There is no fault by the Council. The Council officers considered all the evidence from residents, professional consultees and the developer before making a decision to approve a Construction, Environmental and Management Plan. The Council made the decision not to take enforcement action before the Construction, Environmental and Management Plan was approved without fault.

  • Mid Sussex District Council (23 013 912)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 24-Jan-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint that the Council has failed to ensure a health centre is provided within the complainant’s residential estate, contrary to the aims of the associated legal agreement. This is primarily because there is no realistic prospect of carrying out a sound investigation into events which occurred more than a decade ago.

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