Birmingham Local Enforcement Plan - BLEP Web page & Consultation

Overview

The National Planning Policy Framework suggests that Local Planning Authorities should consider publishing a Local Enforcement Plan to manage enforcement proactively, in a way that is appropriate to their area.

The Birmingham Local Enforcement Plan (BLEP) relates to Birmingham City Council’s planning enforcement service and describes the purposes of the service and how it will be delivered.

The BLEP explains the Council’s policy and procedure for dealing with reports of alleged breaches of planning control and handling planning enforcement issues. It identifies local priorities for enforcement action so that the Council’s enforcement resources are put to the best use in dealing with breaches of planning control. The BLEP has been designed to meet the current needs of the City rather than producing an “off the shelf” version similar to other Local Planning Authorities.

Although planning enforcement is discretionary and not a mandatory function of Local Planning Authorities, it is commonly recognised that the integrity of the Development Management process depends on the Council’s commitment to take effective action against unauthorised development.

The BLEP will therefore ensure that officers, councillors and the general public will be aware of the approach to planning enforcement and provides greater certainty for all parties engaged in the development process.

You can download the document using the link below.

If you would like to speak to somebody about this consultation you can get in touch using the following details:

Telephone: 0121 464 3513

Email: blep@birmingham.gov.uk

Post: Planning and Development, 1 Lancaster Circus, Birmingham, B1 1TU

Why your views matter

We are therefore seeking for your views on the draft BLEP, which will be consulted on publicly from the 5^th October 2020 until 15^th November 2020. Following the consultation, responses will be reviewed, and any revisions will be made before the final version is reported to Cabinet to approve adoption of the document.

What happens next

During the six week consultation we will engage with the community and stakeholders to gather comments on the draft plan and to create lasting links that will shape the way planning enforcement is delivered.

Give us your views

Email: blep@birmingham.gov.uk

Post: Planning and Development, 1 Lancaster Circus, Birmingham, B1 1TU