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Planning Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Retrospective Application?

A retrospective application is a planning application where the applicant seeks permission from Council to regularise unauthorised development. Appropriate publicity and consultation will be carried out, and interested parties given an opportunity to comment before a decision is made.

What is Planning Enforcement?
What is a breach of planning control?
What is the purpose of the Enforcement Policy?
What are the Council’s Enforcement Priorities?
Can anyone make a complaint? Who can make a complaint?
What do I need to make a complaint?
What happens if a Planning Enforcement complaint is made against my property?
What happens when an enforcement notice is served?
What happens if an enforcement notice is not complied with?
Can I appeal against the Council’s Planning Enforcement decision?
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?
What can the Council do about untidy land?
What happens if I report something to Planning Enforcement? What is the enforcement process? What can you expect from Council?
What is a Retrospective Application?
How long does an investigation take to complete?
How do I report someone using his or her own home to run a business?
I believe that a development is not being carried out in accordance with the approved plans. Who should I report this to?
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.