Planning enforcement
Sometimes building work is not carried out in line with planning permission or permission has not even been granted. To deal with this, we operate an enforcement service. Every year we look into over 1,000 complaints about allegedly unauthorised developments.
Enforcement searches
You can search our register of enforcement cases:
What should I do if I think someone is breaking planning regulations?
You may be able to rectify the problem yourself by having a word with the person involved. They might not be aware there is a problem or might have already been granted planning permission.
We will not respond to complaints of a racist nature or deal with anonymous reports. All calls are handled in confidence, but if legal action is taken your anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
Certain developments - small house extensions, for example - are given deemed permission by law and the council has no has no control over them. Similarly we have no control over works completed more than four years ago.
If you feel that there has been a breach of planning control, report it to us. To enable us to investigate properly we will need your name, address and telephone number. It would also be helpful if you could tell us when the use or building works commenced and how they are affecting you personally.
Our final draft revised enforcement policy (.docx, 52Kb) gives more information on the enforcement process.
Email tps@brent.gov.uk or call 020 8937 5210.