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Enforcement

If you break the planning rules you could face a fine of up to £20,000.

We can take action if you carry out a development without our permission or fail to comply with any planning conditions we have set.

It is not an offence to carry out a development without obtaining planning permission but we will take action if absolutely necessary.

If you wish to report an alleged breach of planning regulations fill in our online Enforcement and compliance form or download our Enforcement and compliance form and send it to us.

Before taking action we will first assess whether a breach of planning control has actually taken place.

If a breach has taken place we will only take action if it detrimentally affects public amenity in accordance with our Planning Enforcement Policy.

If we decide a breach has occurred we may issue an Enforcement Notice to remedy the breach or one of the following notices:

  • Planning Contravention Notice - Issued when we require information about developments on the land
  • Breach of Condition Notice - Issued where there is a failure to comply with a planning condition or limitations

There is no right of appeal against a Breach of Condition Notice and failure to comply with either this or an Enforcement Notice can incur substantial costs.

If you do receive such a notice you should seek immediate advice on how to proceed.

To find Enforcement Notice details online enter an application number, street name or postcode into our Enforcement Notice Search.

Alternatively, for further information on enforcement issues please contact Development Control on 01275 888 811.