Approved inspector not responding

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Wonderbug81 · 29/08/2025 18:06

I live in a Victorian conversion. The downstairs neighbour (who also owns one room at my level of the house) is doing extensive building work.

A couple of months ago they removed most of the external guttering and pipework. I asked that it be replaced ASAP but they've been fobbing me off. I now have water coming through cracks in my wall and damp in another wall.

Building control said I had to raise it with the Approved Inspector. They haven't responded despite chasing.

Does anyone know what options I have? Is there an ombudsman for this?

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HurdyGurdy19 · 29/08/2025 18:26

I'd find out which of your local councillors is the portfolio holder for Planning, and contact them.

They tend to hold quite a lot of sway with the various directorate in the LA, so may be able to hurry things along, especially with damage being caused to your home.

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Wonderbug81 · 29/08/2025 20:39

HurdyGurdy19 · 29/08/2025 18:26

I'd find out which of your local councillors is the portfolio holder for Planning, and contact them.

They tend to hold quite a lot of sway with the various directorate in the LA, so may be able to hurry things along, especially with damage being caused to your home.

I didn't know this was an option. Thank you!

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