London Borough of Bexley (24 022 049)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 27-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of a planning application. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to warrant an investigation.

Thanet District Council (24 022 299)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 27-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the process the Council followed before granting planning permission for the complainant’s neighbour's extension. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions. And we cannot achieve the outcome the complainant is seeking.

Buckinghamshire Council (24 022 551)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 27-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council granted planning permission. This is because we do not consider Mr X has suffered a significant personal injustice to warrant our involvement.

Exeter City Council (25 000 151)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 27-May-2025

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

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (25 002 603)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 27-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with the complainant’s planning application. This is because the complainant has appealed to the Planning Inspector.

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (24 009 483)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 26-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council asking Mr Y to use a planning agent for his planning applications. The Council confirms it will contact him if he puts in planning applications direct. We consider further investigation will not lead to a different outcome.

Worcestershire County Council (24 005 481)

Statement Not upheld Planning applications 26-May-2025

Summary: We found no fault on Mr Y’s complaint about the Council failing to class a nearby property for residents with disabilities as a residential home. Evidence showed the Council raised neighbours’ concerns about disturbance and behaviour from with the provider.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (24 021 058)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 26-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to remove conditions from a planning agreement. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions to justify an investigation.

Stratford-on-Avon District Council (24 022 610)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 26-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to include conditions prohibiting a rising gate or private road sign when it granted planning permission for new houses in 2020. This complaint is late and we have not seen any reasons to exercise discretion in this matter.

North Northamptonshire Council (25 000 236)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 26-May-2025

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