Planning Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Planning Enforcement?
2. What is a breach of planning control?
3. What is the purpose of the Enforcement Policy?
4. What are the Council’s Enforcement Priorities?
5. Can anyone make a complaint? Who can make a complaint?
6. What do I need to make a complaint?
7. What happens if a Planning Enforcement complaint is made against my property?
8. What happens when an enforcement notice is served?
9. What happens if an enforcement notice is not complied with?
10. Can I appeal against the Council’s Planning Enforcement decision?
11. I have received a letter from the Council saying that I am under investigation following a complaint alleging a breach of Planning legislation. Can you tell me who made the complaint?
12. What can the Council do about untidy land?
13. What happens if I report something to Planning Enforcement? What is the enforcement process? What can you expect from Council?
14. What is a Retrospective Application?
15. How long does an investigation take to complete?
16. How do I report someone using his or her own home to run a business?
17. I believe that a development is not being carried out in accordance with the approved plans. Who should I report this to?
18. I am aware of work being carried out that does not have Planning permission. Who should I report this to?

Contact Information:

By telephone: 01628 683 810

By post: Planning Enforcement, York Stream House, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1QS

Online: Enforcement Complaints on-line form.