Planning enforcement

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