What is Planning Enforcement?

Warrington Borough Council (WBC) can serve an ‘enforcement notice’ if something has been built that requires permission but you haven't gained permission before building

An 'enforcement notice' is an instruction to put the building or land back to how it was before any work had been completed and its a potentially expensive scenario

An enforcement notice can also be issued if planning approval been granted permission based on WBC Planning Department's instruction but it has been done differently

WBC take this action if it is considered that the work done isn't acceptable, is harmful to the environment or if the work is not in the public interest

What action does the Parish Council undertake?

Any development of land or property within Stretton should be done so with the correct planning approval

In instances where work has been done, or is being done with no known planning approval - i.e.  potentially 'unauthorised development', any resident can report this with Warrington Borough Council to establish if the correct planning approval is held

If necessary, WBC will progress towards issuing an the enforcement notice

If you would like the Parish Council to monitor progress until remedial action is taken, please do not hesitate to contact the PC via the Clerk

How to report or view Enforcement cases



Warrington Borough Council publish enforcement cases on their website, together with FAQ page and a Process Map

Any breaches / potential breaches can be reported via one of the methods below;

Online:

Via the button below

Tel:

01925 443322, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Post:

Warrington Borough Council
East Annexe
Town Hall
Sankey Street
Warrington
WA1 1UH