When development takes place without permission, we have a full range of enforcement powers available to establish whether a breach of planning control has taken place, what harm is caused as a result of the breach and how to remedy the situation.

You can find out...

• What is/is not a breach of Planning Control and how quickly investigations are carried out
• How to make a complaint
• What matters are considered before action is taken and how long action takes
• What you can do to help?
• What happens if you are the subject of a Planning Enforcement Investigation

You can also Search Enforcement Orders.

Planning law can be very complicated and so the information in this section is only intended as a guide to the enforcement procedures and the powers of the Council.

For further information email Enforcements.