My experience is that, whilst the LA has a duty to enforce, the level at which it does so is discretionary. (and "minor" breaches will often go unenforced, despite explicit conditions).
If you think the matter has gone beyond such a scale and discretion, roll your sleeves up for a session with the Ombudsman (and threaten inform the LA planning department that you intend to do so).
Patently, there are guidelines and limitations on the activities of the Ombudsman too, but frankly, if the LA offer no satisfaction, it's your next port of call.
www.lgo.org.uk/make-a-complaint/fact-sheets/planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement
|
Planning Breach Advice. new
Planning Breach Advice. new