Let us know of a planning breach

You can report a breach here using our online form

Please give as much detail as possible and include your contact details so we can keep you updated on our investigation

Uploading a photograph

If you wish to upload a photograph to the online form, please save the photograph to your device beforehand and please keep to a maximum of 12

Please note: We do not disclose the personal details of those reporting alleged breaches of planning control to the landowner.

During the current COVID-19 pandemic and whilst observing current advice and guidance, Planning and Regeneration staff continue to work using normal email and telephone contacts, although from a home-working environment. The situation is evolving and for updates on matters directly related to the Planning Service and other areas of the Council.

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Regardless of any suspected common ownership, when making an allegation in respect of more than 1 separate parcel of land, please make a separate report for each.

Name *

Your address *

Your contact telephone number *

Your email address *

Have you reported this matter to us previously? *

If you HAVE reported this to us previously, when was that? Do you have a reference number?

Location of the alleged breach of control
(If you are using what3words to give us co-ordinates please can you not include the URL or //) *

What is the alleged breach of control ? *

Please describe the alleged breach of control *

When approximately did the alleged breach first occur? *

Why are you reporting this alleged breach to us now? *

What impact is the alleged breach having, for example, noise, traffic, smells, loss of light etc.

Who is responsible for the alleged breach? *

How Is the person responsible for the alleged breach known to you? *

In the case of Unauthorised Development

Are the works substantially completed? If so, approximately when were they completed OR are they still ongoing?

If you have photos of the breach please upload them to us

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