Report a planning breach

Overview

If you think works have been carried out without planning permission, you can report it to us.

Please check what we can and can't investigate before making a complaint.

You can report a planning breach by completing our online form.

If you need help to complete the form, please call us on 0191 424 7440 and a member of staff will work with you to complete it.

We can't accept anonymous complaints.

If you don't want to tell us your personal details, you can ask your local councillor to contact us on your behalf or contact your MP.