How to make a Planning Enforcement Complaint
If you wish to report a suspected breach of planning control (or untidy land/building), please use the procedure outlined below.
Complaints can only be made by fully completing the Planning Enforcement Complaint Form and this can be done in a number of ways, including:
- By completing the Online Form - this is the quickest and easiest way of making a complaint, as you can complete and submit the form directly to us online.
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By downloading the Planning Enforcement Complaint Form and emailing your completed form to planningenforcement@rossendalebc.gov.uk
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By downloading the Planning Enforcement Complaint Form and posting your completed form to the following address:
Planning Department
Rossendale Borough Council
Futures Park
Bacup
OL13 0BB - By collecting the Planning Enforcement Complaint Form from the One Stop Shop at the above address. Completed forms can be returned to the same address.
All complaints must be made by submitting a fully completed form. However, in cases of extreme urgency (e.g. demolition of a Listed Building or the felling of trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order) you may also wish to inform us immediately by telephone so that we can act more promptly. In such cases please telephone the Planning Department on 01706 217777. A complaint form will still need to be completed.