Planning Enforcement and Monitoring Plan

6.1 Where a breach of planning control has occurred, we will consider the planning merits of the development being undertaken, taking into account national and local planning policies, and will decide on the most appropriate of action.

6.2 When making that decision, we will take into account the public interest and the expediency of formal enforcement action.

6.3 Resolving breaches of planning control can take a long time, particularly when taking formal enforcement action. The amount of time it takes to resolve a breach of planning control very much depends on the severity of the breach combined with the actions and/or reactions of the land owner(s)/occupier(s).

6.4 Negotiations can often lead to a quicker resolution and to a better overall outcome. Where appropriate, we will seek to negotiate with the owner/occupier and will consider options to address the planning harm resulting from the breach. The negotiation process may involve works being undertaken to remedy breaches of planning control to bring a development in line with permitted development rights or involve the submission of a retrospective planning application.