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We expect land owners and developers to comply with planning legislation and not carry out development until you obtain the necessary planning permission.

When development does take place without permission the council has a full range of enforcement powers available to establish whether a breach of planning control has taken place, what harm is caused as a result of the breach and how to remedy the situation.

The council has adopted the national Enforcement Concordat for regulatory services.

Complaints
We aim to investigate cases within 10 working days of them being reported.

Our planning officers have 'right of entry' legal powers to gain access to premises or land (normally without an appointment) but we will give 24 hours notice to residential occupiers before seeking access to their property.

We will inform the owner/occupier of the findings of the site visit, setting out the breach that appears to be taking place and what enforcement action the council will consider.  Complainants will be kept informed about the progress and any decisions the council make.

Appeals against enforcement notices
Appeals can be made against enforcement notices to the Planning Inspectorate (opens in new window).

Reporting breaches of planning control
Use the form to report alleged breaches of planning control or if you believe something to be an unauthorised development.

Planning enforcement register
The council has a statutory duty to maintain a register for all enforcement notices, stop notices and breach of condition notices  served by Knowsley Council. You can view this register online or at our offices at Huyton One Stop Shop, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, between the hours of 9am to 5am on weekdays, other than bank holidays.