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Planning Enforcement Policy 2024

What is a breach of planning control

A breach of planning control occurs when development or activities are carried out without the required planning permission or in a manner that does not comply with the approved plans or conditions attached to a planning permission.

This can include:

  • unauthorised development: erecting buildings or structures without planning permission; unlawful earthworks or engineering operations 
  • change of use: changing the use of land or buildings without planning permission.
  • non-compliance with conditions: failing to adhere to conditions or limitations imposed by a granted planning permission.
  • unauthorised works to a listed building: carrying out works to a listed building without the necessary listed building consent.
  • breach of advertisement regulations: displaying advertisements without the required consent.
  • damage to protected trees: carrying out work on protected trees (those subject to a Tree Preservation Order or within a conservation area) without consent.

Local planning authorities are responsible for investigating alleged breaches and have the power to take enforcement action if necessary.

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