Common Queries
We often received queries that do not relate to Planning Enforcement. The table outlines these common enquires and the correct action to take.
Enquiry |
Who would handle this enquiry? |
| Party wall matters | It is not a City Council matter. Please discuss with adjoining owner. Advice can be found on GOV.UK |
| Boundary disputes | It is not a City Council matter. Check your title deeds for the property or Land Registry |
| Land ownership | It is not a City Council matter, unless relates to a City Council owned property, for these queries, contact the Gloucester City Council's Property team. For all other queries, check your title deeds for the property or Land Registry |
| Breach of covenant | It is not a City Council matter. This is a land ownership matter, we advise you contact your solicitor. |
| Dangerous structures in the public realm | Contact Building Control, hosted by Stroud District Council. Information on how to report a dangerous structure. |
| Internal works to a house or flat, eg moving internal walls |
Contact Building Control, hosted by Stroud District Council. If the property is listed, internal works may require listed building consent. View details of listed buildings. |
| Structural stability of a building or wall | Contact Building Control, hosted by Stroud District Council. |
| Vehicle repairs on the Public Highway/Highways obstructions | It is not a City Council matter. Report it to Gloucestershire County Council Highways team. |
| Adverts on the public highway/Highway’s furniture – Highways obstruction | Report it Gloucestershire County Council Highways team. They have powers to remove A boards on the highway that are causing an obstruction. |
| Site safety/security of site/sanitation on site/Personal Protective Equipment on construction sites | It is not a City Council matter. Contact Health & Safety Executive. |
| Fly Posting and Fly Tipping | Use the City Council report it form |
| Using a site for waste disposal, storage of waste, sorting of recycled material | It is not a City Council matter. If it is a new breach please use the Report it to Gloucestershire County Council. |
| Pollution of a watercourse e.g. disposal of waste into a watercourse | Contact Environment Agency |
| Complaints relating noise associated with building works or DIY activity at a domestic property | Use the City Council report it form |