Enforcement -Doing Work Without Permission

If you believe a planning breach has occurred then please complete our online planning breach report form:  

Complaints about alleged breaches of control are best made using the form below: Enforcement Complaint Form

In accordance with data protection legislation the Council will not disclose any information relating to the identity of a complainant (unless required at Court which is rare). 

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Complaints will also be accepted by letter and e-mail provided the complainant provides their name, address and telephone number. You can contact the Planning Enforcement team by the following means: 

Address: Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QG 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 01237 428711 

As a minimum, the following information should be supplied: 

• The exact location of the site (a map would help - along with a 'What Three Words' reference or similar); 

• The details of the person or organisation who may be responsible for the breach; 

• The date you were aware that the works or activity began;

• The nature of works or activity (including photographs and/or videos, if possible); 

• What problems are being caused and how it impacts on any amenity; 

• If the request relates to a planning application/permission or condition, the reference number and/or condition; 

• Any planning history you may be aware of. 

In accordance with data protection legislation the Council will not disclose any information relating to the identity of a complainant (unless required at Court)