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You can search for and comment on planning applications on our online planning register.

We will not respond to any third party representations. However, your comments will be acknowledged and taken into account in our assessment of the proposal.

What you can comment on

When we make our decision we can only take into account:

  • whether the proposal is in line with the current policy plan for the area
  • appearance and character of a new building
  • increased noise and disturbance, such as from an increase in traffic
  • safety of new roads, accesses and parking for road users and pedestrians
  • affect the new building may have on employment or the local economy
  • changes to public services
  • how the new building may affect the landscape or conservation
  • neighbours losing light or privacy

Comments we will not accept

When we make our decision we can not take into account:

  • personal circumstances of the applicant
  • the fact that development may have already begun
  • competition between firms
  • moral arguments
  • loss of a view from a private property
  • fears about the loss of property value
  • the fact that the applicant does not own the land
  • matters covered by leases or covenants

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