Powys County Council has issued an enforcement notice requiring two poultry sheds near Penybont to be removed after they were built without planning permission.

The notice follows an investigation by the council’s planning officers, who found that the sheds had been constructed without the necessary planning consent.

The council said planning rules allow the potential impact of developments on local communities, the countryside, biodiversity, highways and neighbouring properties to be considered before work takes place.

Where development has been carried out without the required permission, the council can investigate and take enforcement action where appropriate.

Councillor Richard Church, Cabinet Member for Legal and Regulatory Services, said: “Planning rules are in place for a reason.

“They help ensure that the impact of development is properly considered before work begins.

“When those rules are not followed, the council has a responsibility to act.

“This enforcement notice reflects our commitment to protecting our communities, countryside and the integrity of the planning system.”

The council is encouraging anyone considering development to contact its Planning Service through its pre-application enquiry service to establish whether planning permission is needed before work begins.