South Ayrshire Local Plan

Enforcement of Planning Policy

Implementation of planning policy may, in some instances, require the Council to undertake enforcement action. The following policy demonstrates the Council's commitment to apply a clear, consistent and fair approach to pursuing breaches of planning control.

POLICY IMP 2*

Enforcement action with regard to breaches in planning control will be initiated in cases where:

a) Unauthorised and unsatisfactory development has taken place; or

b) The terms of planning conditions imposed on a development have not been substantially complied with.

The type of enforcement action initiated will depend on the nature and seriousness of the breach. Developments which have most significant effect on the environment or on the amenity of neighboring land will be likely to receive most priority in terms of both monitoring of planning permissions and in the investigation of complaints.