If we have served you with an enforcement notice to remedy a breach of planning control, you can ask us to confirm in writing whether we agree that the notice has been complied with. You can also request that an enforcement notice is withdrawn.
Make a request
Choose the appropriate service from the options in the table below. The fees charged for these services reflect the officer costs associated with responding to your request.
For further advice on the timescales for responding to requests please contact the Planning Enforcement Team by email: planenf@merton.gov.uk
Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Request to confirm compliance with an enforcement related notice (written response only) | ??? |
| Request to withdraw an enforcement notice (written response only) | £500 |
How to submit a request
Submit your request by email to planenf@merton.gov.uk and use the link below to pay the appropriate fee.
Please ensure the payment reference includes the site address and enforcement notice reference number.
You should forward confirmation of fee payment to the Planning Enforcement Team immediately on receipt.
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Benefits of confirming compliance or withdrawal of an enforcement notice
Engaging with the planning enforcement service to confirm compliance with an enforcement notice will provide you with the security of a written assurance of the council's position. This will be useful should you want to sell the property.
On top of this, enforcement notices are entered on the Local Land Charges records and will remain as a charge unless the notice is withdrawn by the local planning authority. Once withdrawn, the notice is removed from the records and will make any future sale or financing of the property much easier.