Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (22 015 052)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 20-Jun-2024

Summary: X complained about the Council’s failure to take enforcement action against a developer who was in breach of a planning condition meant to protect residents from the impact of construction work on land behind their home. X said the failure to act affected their enjoyment of their home. We found fault in the way the Council has acted. The Council agreed to our recommendations to remedy the injustice caused by the fault and which may also help ensure it avoids repeating the same fault again in future.

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (23 016 127)

Statement Upheld Enforcement 24-Jul-2024

Summary: Mrs X complained the Council has failed to take timely and appropriate action in relation to breaches of planning control at a site next to her home. She complained the new houses loom over and reduce the natural light and privacy to her home. The Council’s failure to properly consider his matter and the delay in identifying and informing Mr and Mrs X that the new houses had been built in accordance with approved plans is fault. As are the significant delays in determining the retrospective application. These faults have caused Mrs X an injustice.