What to do if your concerns can't be addressed by planning
If you have concerns about the issues on this page, planning cannot consider them in their assessment. We know that these can be very important, and have big impacts on people, so we want to ensure you can reach the appropriate people to address them.
Loss of property value
This is not something the council or government can address at this time. If this is something you feel strongly about, we can suggest contacting your local councillors or MP.
Disputes about civil matters
These sort of matters include:
- Personal disputes with neighbours
- Disputes around ‘right to light’
These are concerned with the private affairs of citizens. If you are concerned about one or more of these issues, it is recommended that you seek legal advice or contact Citizens Advice.
You can also find additional information about ‘right to light’ on gov.uk
Property and ownership disputes
These sort of disputes include:
- Property boundary disputes
- Property ownership disputes
- Party wall disputes
These are concerned with the private affairs of citizens. If you are concerned about one or more of these issues, it is recommended that you seek legal advice or contact Citizens Advice.
You can also refer to the government's advice on party wall disputes.
You may also find the records available at HM Land Registry may help resolve some of these disputes.
Views
Most changes to views are not protected by law or considered by planning officers. This is not something the council or government can address at this time. If this is something you feel strongly about, we can suggest contacting your local councillors or MP.
There are some legally protected views. If you are concerned about something related to a protected view, please raise it as a comment on the relevant application.
Other council matters
There are matters that may seem to be relevant to planning, but which are actually addressed by other local government departments.
Parking
Changes to parking as part of a planning application are considered by planning officers during assessment. But if you have concerns about existing parking arrangements, you can find more information about who to contact on your council's website.
Damaged or unsafe buildings
This includes:
- Existing property damage
- Structures in danger of collapse
If you have concerns relating to an existing building which poses a current safety risk, please report this to the council.
Repairs needed to council housing
This includes:
- Emergency repairs such as gas or water leaks
- Mould
- Non-emergency repairs
If you have concerns relating to council housing in need of repair, please report this to the council.
Damage to highways
If you have concerns about a road which you believe poses a current safety risk, please report this to the council.
Abandoned vehicles
If you have concerns about a vehicle you believe has been abandoned, please report this to the council.
Fly tipping
If you have concerns about illegally dumped rubbish, please report this to the council.
Noise and other nuisances
This includes:
- Noise
- Smoke
- Dust
- Odour
- Light pollution
If you have concerns about any of these issues, please report this to the council.
Licensing
If you are concerned about a building or business operating without a licence, or believe a building is in violation of its licence, you should report this to the council.
Regularisation certificates
If you need a regularisation certificate for work done to a property, you can apply via your council.
Other concerns
If you are unsure who to contact about your concern, general enquiries can be made to Camden council