LGO Individual Decisions

33,513 published decisions from the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (Jan 2022–Feb 2026). The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman investigates complaints about councils and registered social care providers in England. Source: lgo.org.uk.

33,513
Total Decisions
11,687
Investigated
9,465
Upheld
81%
Upheld (of investigated)
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Showing 5 results matching "New Forest National Park Authority"

New Forest National Park Authority (25-001-944)
Planning Other
Decision date: 7 Jan 2026
Subject: Planning Applications
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Authority’s handling of a prior notification application. There is insufficient evidence that fault by the Authority has caused the complainant a significant personal injustice.
New Forest National Park Authority (24-005-592)
Planning Other
Decision date: 26 Aug 2024
Subject: Planning Applications
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Authority dealt with a planning application. This is because it is not yet possible to determine if the complainant has suffered any significant injustice because of the alleged fault.
New Forest National Park Authority (24-003-689)
Planning Other
Decision date: 24 Jul 2024
Subject: Planning Applications
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Authority’s handling of a planning application for development at a site close to Mr X’s home. This is because we are unlikely to find evidence of fault by the Authority or injustice caused to Mr X sufficient to warrant an investigation.
New Forest National Park Authority (24-002-368)
Planning Other
Decision date: 16 Jul 2024
Subject: Other
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the decision to grant planning permission for an extension to a property behind the complainant’s home. We do not consider any injustice suffered by the complainant is sufficient to justify an investigation. Also, we do not consider it is a good use of public funds solely to seek an apology.
New Forest National Park Authority (24-001-709)
Planning Other
Decision date: 9 Jul 2024
Subject: Planning Applications
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Authority’s decision to place restrictions on how the complainant can contact it. This is because we are unlikely to find fault.
Upheld
9,465
LGO found fault with the organisation complained about.
Not Upheld
2,222
Complaint investigated but no fault found.
Closed / Other
21,826
Closed after initial enquiries, resolved early, or withdrawn.

Investigated Decisions Over Time

Excludes 21,826 closed after initial enquiries. Quarterly, by outcome.

Annual Complaints (LGO-wide)

Official annual statistics across all organisations

Year Received Investigated Upheld Upheld %
2024-25 39,320 8,596 7,104 82.6%

Decisions by Sector

Sectors by Upheld Rate

Which sectors have the highest upheld rate?

Sector Decisions Upheld Rate
Education 5,609 3,193 57%
Adult Care Services 5,168 2,094 41%
Transport And Highways 4,050 306 8%
Housing 4,021 1,407 35%
Planning 3,380 395 12%
Children S Care Services 3,280 792 24%
Environment And Regulation 3,201 592 18%
Benefits And Tax 2,378 405 17%
Other Categories 1,968 118 6%
Health 458 163 36%

Organisation Accountability

Top 20 organisations by upheld rate (minimum 5 investigated decisions). Based on 11,687 investigated decisions (excludes 21,826 closed after initial enquiries). Benchmark: 81% average across all investigated decisions. Sparklines show annual decision volumes 2022–2026.

# Organisation Trend Investigated Upheld Not Upheld Upheld Rate vs avg
1 Care UK Community Partnerships Limited 10 10 0 100% +19pp
2 Three Rivers District Council 9 9 0 100% +19pp
3 Broxbourne Borough Council 7 7 0 100% +19pp
4 St Albans City Council 7 7 0 100% +19pp
5 Burnley Borough Council 6 6 0 100% +19pp
6 Runnymede Borough Council 6 6 0 100% +19pp
7 Adur District Council 5 5 0 100% +19pp
8 Rutland County Council 5 5 0 100% +19pp
9 Vale Of White Horse District Council 5 5 0 100% +19pp
10 Swindon Borough Council 23 22 1 96% +15pp
11 Somerset Council 129 122 7 95% +14pp
12 North East Lincolnshire Council 21 20 1 95% +14pp
13 Essex County Council 421 392 29 93% +12pp
14 Derbyshire County Council 136 126 10 93% +12pp
15 Blackpool Borough Council 14 13 1 93% +12pp
16 London Borough of Lambeth 153 140 13 92% +11pp
17 London Borough of Barking & Dagenham 59 54 5 92% +11pp
18 Warrington Council 13 12 1 92% +11pp
19 Eastbourne Borough Council 12 11 1 92% +11pp
20 London Borough of Southwark 139 126 13 91% +10pp
All-organisation benchmark 81%