Unauthorised development not only covers new buildings and engineering operations, but also changes of use, advertisements, and conservation area or listed building works. If you suspect that an unauthorised development has taken place, please let us know by contacting the Enforcement team on 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400, or by submitting the online form.
We will carry out a preliminary investigation and acknowledge all written complaints within 10 working days.
When a complaint alleges a danger to the public and/or significant works involving damage to a protected site or building, we aim to carry out a preliminary investigation and take necessary action on the day the complaint is received.Once we have carried out an investigation, we will inform you of our intended action. The most common outcomes are:
If no further action is possible, we will explain the reason why. In the event of a retrospective application we will consult you. We aim to issue all enforcement notices within 10 working days of Committee approval to take action.
If we find there is no breach of planning control but there are other issues to be addressed, the information will be passed to the relevant authorities.
We ask you to work with us to resolve the problem and co-operate with us in allowing us to visit the site of the complaint and supply any information, either by letter or by formal notice, within specified timescales.
We ask that you do not to depart from approved plans or planning conditions without first obtaining our formal written approval, and not to commence or continue with development, in advance of planning approval.
The Council keeps a register in which you are able to view details of the enforcement action authorised by the Development Control Committee. Should you wish to view these details, please contact the Development Control Team, by calling 0845 129 7777 or 01298 28400.
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