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Investigate planning breaches

New buildings, extensions or changes in the use of land or buildings generally require planning permission. There are other forms of planning consent which may be needed.

Sometimes work is started without permission or consent. We can investigate these cases and take action where clear harm is being caused.   We'll keep a record of enquiries confidential but if court proceedings follow we may ask you to be a witness.

You can search for planning applications and appeals, and see what stage an application has reached.   

Check if planning permission has been applied for

If you're  concerned about a planning matter and would like us to investigate it please report it. 

Report a planning matter (45kb pdf)

Contact

Planning Service
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Tel: 01706 924313
Fax: 01706 924628
Email: development.control@rochdale.gov.uk

See also

Planning Enforcement Policy - how we enforce our planning responsibilities.