The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has adopted a new Local Enforcement Plan, setting out transparent guidelines for investigating planning breaches. This follows resident complaints about an unauthorized caravan site in Fifield, where a court granted an interim injunction against further development, though construction reportedly continues. The plan categorizes breaches into three priorities: Priority 1 (irreversible harm, site visit within one working day), Priority 2 (unacceptable harm to amenity or safety, 10 working days), and Priority 3 (minor technical breaches, 20 working days). The council handles 400–500 enforcement cases annually, with delays often due to inspector shortages.
