Planning Enforcement Enquiry
Making an Enforcement Enquiry
You can make an enforcement enquiry whenever you suspect there is a breach of planning control.
Breaches of Planning Control
A breach of planning control occurs when a person starts work on a building or undertakes a new use without obtaining the necessary planning permission (some minor works and changes of use do not require planning permission). The law does permit a person to submit an application after work has been carried out, so as to seek to regularise acceptable development. The legislation cannot, however, compel a person who has committed a breach of planning control to submit a planning application to regularise that breach.
How to make an enquiry
Before you make an Enforcement Enquiry you must read the guidance notes in the attachment at the bottom of the page. This explains what the Council can and cannot conisder, it also explains the process your enquiry will follow.
After reading the notes, there is a downloadable form at the bottom of this page for you to fill in and return to us should you wish to submit an enforcement enquiry.
The completed form should be sent by email to planningdc@sheffield.gov.uk or by post to:
Planning Enforcement
Development Services
Howden House
1 Union Street
Sheffield
S1 2SH
Please read these notes carefully before submitting your enquiry. They will help you understand how we are able to action your enquiry.
Your Name and Address
You should also be aware of the following:
- The subject of your enquiry is public information, but not your name and address.
- We do not voluntarily disclose your name and address to the public.
Downloads
A guidance note on how to make an enforcement enquiry. (30 KB)
Enforcement Enquiry form for reporting breaches of planning permission. (2.04 MB)
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