The Ombudsman's final decision
Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about development plans. This is because the law prevents us from investigating complaints from public bodies.
The complaint
X complained on behalf of a parish council about a development plan. X said the implementation of the plan did not follow due process.
The Ombudsman’s role and powers
The Local Government Act 1974 sets out our powers but also imposes restrictions on what we can investigate.
We cannot investigate complaints from public bodies. (Local Government Act 1974, section 27(1)(a), as amended)
How I considered this complaint
I considered information provided by X and the Council.
I considered the Ombudsman’s Assessment Code.
Final decision
We will not investigate X’s complaint because the law prevents us from investigating complaints from public bodies.
Investigator's decision on behalf of the Ombudsman