Planning enforcement

Report a breach of planning

We will investigate work reported to us that does not have the correct permission and is within Gateshead.

We can take action against:

• unlawful developments;
• non-compliance with planning conditions;
• other breaches of planning legislation.

Report a breach of planning

Certain works or changes of use may not require planning permission. Where permission is not required, or where planning legislation permits the works, we will not be able to take enforcement action.

We do not investigate:

• neighbour disputes
• land boundaries or ownership disputes
• works to party walls
• smells, noise and pollution
• fly-tipping
• use or development on highways or pavements
• dangerous structures

Communities and Environment Enforcement Policy