Agenda item

The Committee received a report summarising the work of the Planning Enforcement Service for the period 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023.

During the reporting period, the Planning Enforcement Team had investigated 62 allegations of planning breaches of which 14 were deemed to have not breached planning regulations. One Enforcement Notice had been issued (reissued), 45 investigations were open pending investigation and two Planning Contravention Notices had been issued.

The table (2.4 on the report) was explained to the Committee and that some wards had more investigations open simply as they chose to engage at that particular time, no specific reason.

Members asked if all Enforcement cases are highlighted to the relevant ward members and it was confirmed they were not but Members were invited to contact the team directly for more information.

An Appeal Decision regarding land at 1 Middle Close, Camberley was updated as being resolved and no further action was to be taken by the Council.

It was confirmed that the appeal for 55A Robins Bow, Camberley, Surrey (Reference 3319565) is proceeding through the informal hearing process and the hearing date is still to be determined.       

The Committee noted the report.