Decision details

N.B This item was considered in restricted session and therefore no recording is available.

The Principal Planning Officer presented the Information Note entitled ‘Current Enforcement Actions’ and advised that:

·     Officers were working on the current caseloads and bringing backlogs down, due to the recent turnround of staff. Cases would now be picked up, revisited and decisions made.

·     Members were contacting officers directly to request updates. Officers were keen to bring a clear message of a serious approach to planning enforcement and all enquiries should be submitted through the Enforcement inbox.

·     The team were not yet fully staffed, but the plan of work set out for members had real focus and progress for future works.

·     Provided detail on the current enforcement actions listed within the Information Note.

In response to the points of clarification from Councillor Dave Winstanley, the Principal Planning Officer advised that:

·     Retrospective prosecution could take place on breaches at premises listed within the Information Note.

·     The Enforcement Team had regular monthly liaison meetings with the Legal Team to ensure support for any legal actions required.

RESOLVED: That the Committee noted the Information Note.