What you can expect from us

  • Where a name and full address is provided, we will acknowledge your complaint by post or email within 10 working days providing the name and contact number of the officer who will be dealing with it.
  • We will keep you updated with any significant developments in our investigation  throughout the enforcement process.
  • We will ensure that you are informed of the outcome of our investigation and explain when we cannot take any action.
  • We will carry out our duties in accordance with central and local government guidance.
  • We will carry out our investigations in a helpful and courteous manner, applying the principles of proportionality, consistency and transparency and encouraging negotiation where appropriate.

Further information on enforcement of planning applications can be obtained from the Planning Portal This link opens in a new browser window.

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