Report a Breach of Planning Control

How do I make a complaint with regards to a breach of planning control?

If you suspect a breach of planning control you should either:

Write to us:
Stockton Borough Council
The Planning Enforcement Section
Development & Neighbourhood Services
Gloucester House
Church Road
Stockton on Tees
TS18 1TW
or

Visit us:
Planning Reception
Gloucester House
72 Church Road
Stockton-on-Tees
Cleveland
TS18 1TW

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00 pm
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
or

Email us:
Development.Control@stockton.gov.uk
or complete the 'Planning Enforcement Complaint Form (See PDF below)

Contact your Councillor:
Ask your Ward Councillor or Parish Council to take up your complaint
Click here for list of Councillors:
Councillors Ward Surgeries - Stockton Borough Council

or
In urgent cases concerning work to a listed building or cutting down of a protected tree, please contact the Enforcement Team on Telephone:01642 526059 or 01642 526386 or 01642 526449.
We advise you to put all complaints in writing, either by letter or email so that there is a logged record.

What information will the Council need?

When you first approach the Council you should supply as much information as possible about the current and previous situation, including:
Your name & address plus telephone number or e-mail address.
The exact location of the building or site.
The nature of the building operations or change of use of a property which you suspect does not have permission and approximate dimension of any new building works.
The date when the activity or development started or when it occurs.
The names and addresses of any owners, occupiers, builders, agents or companies involved (if known).
What problems the development / use is causing to you (for example, noise, traffic, smells, overshadowing).