12. Planning Enforcement
12.1. There will be occasions when individuals, companies or organisations may carry out work or use land or buildings in ways that may give rise to concerns that they may not have the necessary planning permission or that conditions of the planning permission are not being complied with. The Planning Enforcement team investigates potential breaches of planning control.
12.2. To lodge a complaint see the How to report a breach in planning page on our website. Some people may be reluctant to lodge a complaint because of fears regarding potential confrontation. However, the identity of the complainant is kept confidential.
12.3. Waverley undertakes to keep the complainant updated on what is happening during the investigation of the complaint and the final outcome. However, public access to complaint investigation information can be restricted for legal reasons. If formal enforcement action is taken then the Enforcement Register, which is a public document, can be inspected.
12.4. Sometimes interested parties may be contacted for their input, such as any information they have regarding existing uses. For more details on the Council’s approach to enforcement you can review the Waverley Borough Council Local Planning Enforcement Plan.