What we can and can't deal with
Issues we can deal with
- unauthorised building works
- unauthorised change of use
- unauthorised works to listed buildings
- unauthorised demolition in conservation areas
- unauthorised works to trees covered by a tree preservation order or within a conservation area
- works not being carried out in accordance with the approved plans
- breaches of planning conditions
- unauthorised advertisements
- untidy sites beyond what you would expect for an activity of that type
Issues we can’t deal with
- works that do not require planning permission
- minerals and waste planning enforcement matters. These are dealt with by Hampshire County Council
- works that have not yet started except in exceptional circumstances where a serious breach can be prevented
- boundary disputes
- obstruction of a highway or public footpath. This is dealt with by our Environmental Enforcement Officer - environmental.enforcement@hart.gov.uk
- advertisements on the highway or on street furniture. These are dealt with by our Environmental Enforcement Officer - environmental.enforcement@hart.gov.uk
- enforcement of deeds or covenants. These are enforced by the landowner or other person benefiting from the covenant
- fly-tipping. This is dealt with by the Council's Environmental Health Team
- noise issues. This is dealt with by the Council’s Environmental Health Team, unless a condition attached to a planning permission restricting noise levels is being breached
- anonymous complaints unless they are of a very serious nature, and it is in the public interest to do so