When a decision is made on a planning application, only certain issues are taken into
account; these are often referred to as ‘material planning considerations’. These are listed as below...

 

Comments that can be taken into account

Loss of privacy

Overshadowing

Design

Highway safety

Traffic and parking

Noise (from the proposed use, not building works during construction)

Incompatible uses

Scale of development

Appearance of development

Wildlife

Trees

Flooding

Effect on conservation areas and/or listed buildings 

 

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Comments that cannot be taken into account

Personal issues with neighbours

Loss of private views

Business competition

Noise or disturbance during building operations

Property devaluation

Private covenants

Boundary disputes

Impact of private rights of access  

 

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Comment in good time

The deadline for comments is 21 days from the date on the letter/ publicity notifying you about the application

However, all comments received up until the decision is made will be considered

If comments are made after the 21 day deadline and a decision has already been made, your comments will not be taken into consideration

It is advisable to make your comments as soon as possible

If you make your comments online or by email you will receive an automated response. We do not acknowledge receipt of comments sent by post