Report a breach of planning rules

Tell us about building work or changes of use that may not have planning permission.

You can tell us about:

  • building work without planning permission, or not following the approved plans
  • work to a listed building or protected tree
  • a change of use without permission, for example a home used as a business
  • advertisements and signs without consent

Check first

Search planning applications to see if the work has permission.

Report a breach

Report a planning breach

We'll keep your name and details private.

What happens next

We'll visit within 10 working days, or within 1 working day if a listed building or protected tree is being damaged. Most breaches are put right by asking the owner to apply for permission or change the work. We only take formal action when it's needed.