Stratford-on-Avon District Council is committed to improving the delivery of our planning enforcement services through a new Local Enforcement Plan (LEP) and we want your views.
Our role in Enforcement:
As the local planning authority, Stratford-on-Avon District Council is responsible for taking enforcement action where necessary. Our enforcement officers investigate a wide range of breaches, including:
- Unauthorised building work
- Non-compliance with planning conditions
- Unauthorised changes to building or land use
While enforcement is discretionary, we take formal action when serious breaches of planning control are identified, and a negotiated resolution cannot be achieved. Our approach is proportionate, timely, and decisive, ensuring accountability and protecting the interests of our community.
About the Local Enforcement Plan:
The LEP is central to our commitment to maintaining high performance and prioritising cases involving the most serious breaches of planning control.
The draft LEP has been updated following a workshop with District Councillors. It now provides clearer prioritisation of enforcement cases and guidance on when investigations will not proceed (e.g.: insufficient evidence, breaches outside defined categories, or no planning harm demonstrated).
Have Your Say
The plan is now out for consultation, and we invite your feedback. Read the document here and use the link below to submit your feedback.
Submit your comments here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/localenforcement
Deadline: 12noon on 4 March 2026
After the consultation closes, all responses will be reviewed, and any necessary revisions will be made before the final version is adopted.
