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Investigation Report 200600349

  • Report no:
    200600349
  • Date:
    November 2007
  • Body:
    Dumfries and Galloway Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) raised a number of issues with Dumfries and Galloway Council (the Council) concerning the Council's handling of two planning applications submitted for the erection of a dwelling-house on a site close to his property.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that the Council in their handling of the planning applications acted unreasonably and ignored the views submitted by the objectors (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018