Planning Enforcement

How do we take formal action ?

Notify the complainant and offender that enforcement action is being considered - this allows a further chance for a negotiated settlement.
Begin preparing the formal Notices in consultation with the Authority’s Solicitor.
Serve the Notices on all parties with an interest in the site, as defined under the Town and Country Planning Act.
The Notice will specify the steps that need to be undertaken within an appropriate timescale.
In the case of unauthorised works to listed buildings and/or to protected trees, the Authority can proceed to instigate prosecution proceedings without having to first serve an Enforcement Notice (as such unauthorised works are unlawful and therefore potentially constitute a criminal offence).