This page is to help inform you of the planning enforcement action we can take, refer you to key local cases and show you how to report a potential breach.
Certain developments require prior planning permission. In the case where such developments have been built without approval, or where a developer has conditional approval, but has not complied with those conditions, councils can take enforcement action.
There is a wide range of of formal and informal action we can take, which is why we have an agreed Planning Enforcement Plan. This document gives advice on what a breach of planning control involves, and how an investigation will be conducted, It also sets out the priorities for action with regard to reported breaches.
The Dartford Planning Enforcement Plan is reviewed annually but updated as necessary. If you have any comments to make on the Dartford Planning Enforcement Plan, please contact Planning Enforcement.