Planning enforcement register and services

Search the planning enforcement register, request a copy of an enforcement notice and find out about chargeable services.

Planning enforcement register

The register contains a list of:

• planning enforcement notices
• stop notices
• breach of condition notices

You can use the register to find information about notices served.

You can request a copy of an enforcement notice free of charge. You will need to provide your email address. 

Alternatively you can arrange an appointment to view records at our offices.

The register is based on information held in our internal systems. Records for older cases should not be considered comprehensive. If you need a comprehensive check, email planningenforcement@southglos.gov.uk.

Chargeable services and solicitor enquiries

Using our online service you can request:

• a formal notice enquiry: £130.90
• removal of a notice from the register: £131
• a planning enforcement position letter: £317

Details information about each request is outlined below.

You will be asked for your email address and you will need to pay online when you submit your request. Our charges are reviewed each year and updated on 1 April.

Formal notice enquiry

Land charges and register searches will identify planning enforcement formal action. If you need further information about enforcement action, we can provide a response within 10 working days.

A standard response includes:

• the requirements of the notice and if any of these are outstanding
• the prohibiting requirements of the notice and if any of these are outstanding and remain in force
• timescales for outstanding requirements
• if legal proceedings have followed the enforcement action
• if there is a risk of further enforcement action
• what can be done to resolve any outstanding requirements

Request to remove a notice from the register

You can request for us to remove an enforcement notice.

We will only consider removing it where we are satisfied that:

• the breach has been fully remedied
• there is no realistic possibility of the breach recurring

Compliance with a notice does not automatically result in its removal.

When making a decision, we may consider whether circumstances have materially changed or if the harm identified by the notice can no longer occur.

Planning enforcement position letter

You can request a signed letter confirming the current planning enforcement position of a property. This service is typically used for properties that are not under live investigation.