Planning Enforcement
- What is Planning Enforcement?
- Does every development need planning permission?
- What are the main duties of planning enforcement officers?
- Planning Enforcement online services
- Can I make a complaint without giving my name or details?
What Is Planning Enforcement?
Planning enforcement deals with breaches of planning controls, including where building work requiring planning permission is undertaken without such permission, where conditions attached to a planning condition are not complied with, or where the use of a building or site is changed without planning permission.
The planning laws, which define what you can and cannot do, are created by Central Government, not by the Council. It is Haringey Council's duty to apply these rules at the local level.
|back to topDoes every development need planning permission?
Not every new building or change of use needs planning permission from the Council. Central Government lists a number of classes of development which, subject to certain conditions, can be carried out as 'permitted development' for single dwelling houses and some kind of commercial and industrial uses. Do not hesitate to contact the Council if you have any concerns because it is important for every alleged breach to be investigated and dealt with appropriately.
|back to topWhat are the main duties of planning enforcement officers?
Their core duties are:
- Investigating allegations and enquiries
- Writing to complaints and offenders
- Negotiating remedial action
- Liaising with other Council departments to ensure consistency of approach
- Making recommendations as to the expediency of taking enforcement action
- Checking compliance with enforcement notices and prosecuting for non-compliance
- Appearing as a Council witness in the Magistrate Court.
Online Services
Planning Enforcement complaints, dating back 8 weeks, can be viewed online. Due to the Data Protection Act, the source of the comments will not be made available.
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| *Planning Enforcement Complaints | Submit Planning Enforcement Complaints |
| *Online Planning Enforcement Services | View all Planning Enforcement Complaints online |
Can I make a complaint without giving my name or details?
It is a Council policy not to accept anonymous complaints. The Council will protect the identity of complainants as much as possible. Alternatively, you can approach your ward Councillor to register a complain on your behalf.
Address
Planning Enforcement
Urban Environment
639 High Road
Tottenham
London
N17 8BD
Tel: 020 8489 5508
Fax: 020 8489 5220
Email: planning.enforcement@haringey.gov.uk
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Update MePage Last Updated: 4 November 2008
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- Environment
- Environment > Planning
