Planning enforcement
The erection of new buildings, extensions to
building’s, or changes of use of land or buildings generally
requires planning permission from the Council.
There are, however, exceptions for mainly
smaller scale works, which are permitted by national regulations
and known as 'Permitted Development'.
Sometimes, work is commenced without
permission, or conditions imposed on a permission when it is
granted, are ignored. In these cases our Enforcement Officers' role
is to ensure that where clear harm is being caused appropriate
action is taken to remedy the situation.
Search for planning or building applications and the planning
enforcement register
You can search for planning and building
applications or browse the register of all past and current
applications including text and maps. You can also see what
stage the application has reached.
Anyone with concerns about a development,
change of use of a site or building or any other Planning related
worry should contact our Officers. Complaints will be fully
investigated within the law, and any expedient action taken when
and where possible.
All Complainants details will be kept
confidential, but people should be aware that if court proceedings
are to follow the Council may ask complainants to act as witnesses
within a court of law.