Planning Enforcement What is the purpose of planning
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Planning Enforcement • What is the purpose of planning enforcement? • Examples of alleged breaches of planning control. • Time Limits and Proportionality.
Our Process Investigate, Identification and Assessment. Receive Enforcement Complaint. Negotiation. Planning Impact Report (PIR)*. Inform complainant that the case is closed. Breach resolved or remains as a burden on property. Formal Enforcement Action (if required). -Appeals. -Fixed Penalty Notice.
Enforcement Action Necessary Category A Suspension Category E PIR Category D No Breach Category B Application Required Category C Minor Technical Breach
Category A – Enforcement Action Necessary • The Development causes serious planning harm and requires formal action. • Will necessitate service of an Enforcement Notice if not remedied through negotiation.
Category B – Submit Planning Application • Development may be acceptable subject to conditions. • Application allows for full consideration of planning implications. • If request is not acknowledged, a S 33 A notice can be served. • Prevents potential immunity being reached from passing of time.
Category C – Minor Technical Breach • Development technically requires consent but has a limited impact. • Prioritisation of resources indicates not in public interest to pursue further. • Record of breach still exists and will be seen on a Property Enquiry Certificate.
Category D – No Breach of Planning Control • Works either do not constitute development or may be permitted development. • No further action can be taken. Case will be closed.
Category E – Suspension of Investigation • Further information required from complainant. OR • Following an agreement with colleagues/developer.
How to get involved? • Planning Enforcement: • Report possible breaches online through enquiry form. • Input into the Guide to Planning Enforcement Charter 2018 or Enforcement Charter 2020 by emailing planningenquiries@glasgow. gov. uk marking it “Enforcement Charter 2020”. • Information Sheet.
