Planning Enforcement
Breaches of Planning Control
How do I report or enquire about a breach of planning control?
The Process
Taking Enforcement Action
To view Enforcement Notices
Contact Us
Breaches of Planning Control
How do I report or enquire about a breach of planning control?
The Process
Taking Enforcement Action
To view Enforcement Notices
Contact Us
Breaches of Planning Control
An explanation of how possible breaches of planning control are investigated and resolved, in addition to full details of both the policy and procedures relating to planning enforcement, are available by contacting the Enforcement Team
How do I report or enquire about a breach of planning control?
If you are concerned that a development or an activity has taken place without planning permission, and or Listed Building Consent you can report this to the enforcement team. Queries or complaint will be accepted in writing to the Council at: Planning Enforcement Team, North Devon District Council, Civic Centre,North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon Ex31 1EA, by telephoning 01271 38 8288, or by e-mail to enforcement@northdevon.gov.uk
To assist us you should provide:
- Clear details of what is causing you concern;
- Precise details of the location or address (including the post code) and preferably the land / property owner;
- Your name, address and telephone number (completely confidential), in case we require further information and so that we can advise you of progress and the eventual outcome of the investigation.
The Process:
Enforcement action is a discretionary power to be taken only when it is appropriate to do so, and any action taken should be proportionate to the breach. It should be noted that it is not a criminal offence to carry out development without first obtaining planning permission, and the Planning Acts allows the submission and consideration of a retrospective application. Enforcement action should not be taken simply to correct the absence of planning permission provided the development is acceptable.
In cases where it is essential to protect the area, or for reasons of public / highway safety, or to protect the integrity of the development control process, enforcement action will be taken.
The Local Planning Authority has other powers regarding Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, trees, hedges, advertisements and untidy sites.
Taking Enforcement Action
Taking enforcement action may result in the issuing of an Enforcement Notice or a Breach of Condition Notice. The decision on whether it is appropriate to take action is a matter for the Council to decide in the circumstances of each particular case. That decision must not be unreasonable, or taken without proper consideration of the relevant facts and the planning merits of the case.
The Enforcement Notice will:
- State the nature of the alleged breach as either development without planning permission, or a failure to comply with conditions or limitations to which planning permission has been granted;
- Identify the land to which the Notice relates;
- Clearly state the matters which appear to make up a breach of planning control;
- State the reasons for issuing the Notice;
- Specify when the Notice takes effect;
- Specify the steps required to deal with the breach or any damage to the area caused;
- Provide a reasonable period for compliance.
To view Enforcement Notices
Please select from list (currently this is work in progress and only those issued from 1st April 2002 are available)
| Parish | Address | Enforcement Case No | File type |
| Barnstaple | Fourways, St Johns Lane, Barnstaple | 4097 | (pdf 125kb)  |
| Berrynarbor | Yetland Holdings, Berry Down | 4156 | (pdf 108kb) |
| Bittadon | Land OS 8088, The Old Forge, Lynton Cross, Bittadon | 4879 | (pdf 112kb) |
| Bratton Fleming | Rye Park, Bratton Fleming | 3989 | (pdf 160kb) |
| Braunton | 8 Burrows Close, Braunton | 3979 | (pdf 90kb) |
| Braunton | 85 Chivenor Cross, Chivenor, Braunton | 5511 | (pdf 925kb) |
| Braunton | Corfe Green House, Knowle, Braunton | 4196-Hardcore 4196-Ramp 4196-Vehicles | (pdf 138kb) (pdf 83kb) (pdf 88kb) |
| Braunton | The Grange, Sanfield Farm, Lobb, Braunton | 4668 | (pdf 95kb) |
| Braunton | Buttercombe Lane Quarry, Boode, Braunton | 4515 | (pdf 101kb) |
| Chittlehamholt | Exeter Inn, Chittlehamholt | 1861 | (pdf 152kb) |
| Chittlehampton | Little Langaton Farm, Chittlehampton | 3955 | (pdf 989kb) |
| Chulmleigh | Taw Hollow, Burrington, Umberleigh | 4516 | (pdf 180kb) |
| Chulmleigh | The Old Court House, Chulmleigh | 2999 | (pdf 157kb) |
| Combe Martin | Bridge House, King Street, Combe Martin | 3066 | (pdf 181kb) |
| Combe Martin | Parkhills Industrial Estate, Rectory Road, Combe Martin | 4694 | (pdf 124kb) |
| Combe Martin | Reubendale House, High Street | (pdf 192kb) (pdf 189kb) |
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| Combe Martin | Vellacott Farm, Vellacott Lane | 2677 | (pdf 150kb) |
| Fremington | Old Barn Inn, Bickington | 3562 | (pdf 256kb) |
| Heanton Punchardon | Fair Oak Farm, Ashford | 1913-Building 1913-Parking 1913-Trevannan | (pdf 146kb) (pdf 127kb) (pdf 131kb) |
| Ilfracombe | 25 Bicclescombe Park Rd, Ilfracombe | 3953 | (pdf 122kb) |
| Ilfracombe | 21 Church Road, Ilfracombe | 5201 | (pdf 1.12mb) |
| Ilfracombe | 11-12 High Street, Ilfracombe | 3687 | (pdf 144kb) |
| Kentisbury | 2 West View, Blackmoor Gate, Kentisbury | 3191-Building 3191-Land 3191-Use | (pdf 87kb) (pdf 103kb) (pdf 84kb) |
| Marwood | West Wing, Lee House, Marwood | 4161 | (pdf 197kb) |
| Molland | Wild Boar Plantation, West Anstey, South Molton | 3718-Use 3718-Building | (pdf 955kb) (pdf 885kb) |
| Satterleigh & Warkleigh | Broadmoor, Warkleigh, Umberleigh | 2343 2343 2343 | |
| South Molton | 23A South Street, South Molton | 3816 | (pdf 195kb) |
| Tawstock | Land OS 7868, Corfe, Tawstock | 2459 | (pdf 693kb) |
| Witheridge | 26 West Street_Witheridge | 3421 | (pdf 244kb) |
| Witheridge | Coleford Farm, Rackenford | 3356 | (pdf 130kb) |
