The Council's Planning Service seeks to make Redbridge a better
place to live. To this end we will seek to remove, or improve to a
satisfactory level, all unauthorised developments that detract from
the amenity of the Borough.
How you can help us
When reporting a breach it helps to give as much information as
possible, both about what is happening and what has happened in the
past.
This can include details of:
- when activities or building works started
- names and contact details of known owners
- other people involved.
To make reporting easier we have produced a form you can
complete and return to the following address:
London Borough of Redbridge
Planning Services
P.O. Box 2
Town Hall
128-142 High Road
Ilford
Essex
IG1 1DD
Important points to bear in mind
- All reported breaches of planning control will be investigated,
providing we have received a fully completed and signed complaint
form.
- The identity of complainants is kept confidential by the
Council but may have to be revealed in later proceedings.
- The carrying out of unauthorised works or uses is not initially
a criminal offence (except for works to listed buildings, certain
types of advertising signs and certain works to trees).
- In most cases, a criminal offence only occurs after a formal
enforcement notice has been served, taken effect and its
requirements have not been complied with.
- Enforcement action is discretionary and the Council has to be
sure that action is justified.
- In line with Government advice, the Council will usually try to
negotiate to remedy a breach in the first instance.
We aim to provide a quality service in what can sometimes be a
difficult area of planning work and welcome any information that
may assist us in our work.
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