7.0 How to report an alleged breach of planning control

7.1 If someone believes that a breach of planning control has occurred, they should notify the Council's Planning Enforcement Team using one of the following options:

• By using the Council's Online reporting form which can be found at:
• http://forms.newforest.gov.uk/ufsatc/ufsmain?formid=EC_COMPLAINT&ebz=1_14954 37560026&ebd=0&ebz=1_1495437560026
• By telephone: 023 8028 5000 select option 3
• By email to: planning@nfdc.gov.uk

7.2 In order for the Council to investigate your complaint you will need to provide the following information:

• The address of the site or directions (we may need a plan so that we know exactly where the site is).
• What the breach of planning control is considered to be and when it first occurred.
• The name and address of the landowner(s) and/or the person responsible for carrying out the works, if known.
• Your name, postal address, email address and telephone number.

7.3 Anonymous complaints will not be investigated unless they relate to a serious breach of planning control involving for example:

• A matter of public health or safety. Such as development causing severe pollution problems.
• The storage and handling of hazardous materials.
• The development of contaminated land.
• Works to protected trees.
• Works affecting heritage assets.
• There is evidence of significant irreversible harm.

7.4 The Council will determine whether the alleged breach merits further investigation. If complainants do not wish to give their personal details, they will be advised to contact either their Local Borough Councillor or their Parish Council who may then contact the Planning Enforcement Team on their behalf.