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Unauthorised Development

It sometimes happens that development (which could be either a change of use or a new building) is carried out either without planning permission or not in accordance with a planning permission that has been granted.

In such cases the matter may be reported to the local planning authority, which will investigate the matter and may take enforcement action against a breach of planning control if it is considered expedient to do so.

The Development Corporation only have power to consider taking action in respect of unauthorised works to Listed Buildings, and may serve enforcement action or mount legal proceedings if it is considered appropriate so to do.

Any reports of alleged unauthorised works to Listed Buildings should be reported to the Development Corporation in writing, or by email to planners@thurrocktgdc.org.uk. Please give details of the alleged breach and your contact details so that we can keep you advised.

All other planning enforcement matters should be referred to Thurrock Council at development.control@thurrock.gov.uk.

For further information on planning enforcement and contact details please refer to the Thurrock Council Enforcement page(new window).