Planning Enforcement and Monitoring Plan

8.1 Buckinghamshire Council provides a reactive Planning Compliance and Enforcement Service, which means we respond to reports of alleged breaches of planning control rather than routinely monitoring developments. We do not proactively check whether planning permissions or conditions are being followed. However, when we receive a complaint about a possible breach of a planning condition, we will assess the entire development to check whether it complies with the approved plans and all associated conditions. This ensures that any issues are identified and addressed as part of a thorough investigation.

8.2 Whilst the responsibility to adhere to planning permissions and comply with associated conditions lies with those undertaking the development, we recognise the importance of addressing harmful breaches of planning control. As a result, where possible, the Council will use its resources and promote cross department liaison to identify breaches of planning control and monitor compliance with conditions imposed on planning permissions.

8.3 The Council also has a duty to monitor mineral and waste permissions, and we will also actively inspect all landfill, mineral and waste sites within Buckinghamshire, in line with our statutory duties.