A breach of planning control is where building works or use of land takes place without the necessary planning permission. It is also where building works or use of land or premises do not comply with approved plans or planning conditions.

 

Some building works or changes of use of land are not subject to the planning application process because they enjoy ‘deemed planning permission’ – this is known as ‘permitted development’.

 

Our planning advice leaflet Do I Need Planning Permission? gives information about permitted development rights for householders. If you have a question about any permitted development rights please call our Planning Information Officer on 01389 722024.

 

Failure to secure planning permission can undermine the credibility of the planning system and frequently disadvantages owners who later want to sell but do not have permission for an alteration that contributes to the value of their property.

 

It also denies the public an opportunity to express their view of what is proposed and it disadvantages the development itself because it is not subject to an assessment and review by relevant consultees - a process which frequently leads to improvements in the overall quality of the development.

 

Please note: Unauthorised works to a listed building or to trees that are protected is an offence.

 

For more information on the types of powers available please see our advice leaflet A Guide to Planning Enforcement and Monitoring.

 

The National Park Authority can only deal with breaches of planning control so please consider whether your concern may be more appropriately reported to another regulatory authority.