Planning enforcement

The Council has a statutory duty to investigate planning enforcement complaints, but has sole discretion as to whether to instigate formal enforcement action in each case.

Our Planning Enforcement Charter explains

  • how this process is undertaken
  • what constitutes a breach of planning control
  • the role and processes of the Council's Planning Enforcement team.
  • New PDF icon The Planning Enforcement Charter

 

Get in touch about planning

The quickest way to contact us is by using our online forms which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to speak to us give us a call during office hours and talk to our Customer Services team who will be happy to help.