Decision details

Consideration of the report had been deferred by the Planning Committee in April.

The Monitoring and Enforcement Manager introduced the report and emphasised the reduction in staffing resources. He also pointed out that the annual target for resolving breaches had been met.

Due to the increase in the number of cases reported each year the Director of Conservation and Planning reported on changes to the process of dealing with cases which involved more engagement with the Area planning teams to look at cases once they have been approved as a way of using existing staff more effectively and in recognition of the reputational issue.

Enforcement Training had been offered to Parish Councillors and two events are due to take place on the 25 May and 15 June.  It was noted that this could increase the number of cases being reported.

The Director of Conservation and Planning also reported on a recent visit he had made to Lean Low Farm, Hartington a prominent site with permission to extend existing buildings to house equipment which was currently spread over the land.  The owner was informed that he had three months from March 2016 to comply with conditions and tidy the land or the Authority would pursue enforcement action.

A motion to note the report was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.