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Building an Objection Case
The first thing you need to do is actually build the case for your objection. You need to have a development plan on hand so that you can reference it regularly in your objection. When making your objections, they will be material considerations that will form a solid foundation for your concerns about the planned construction when your written complaint is quoted.
All quotes must not only relate to the application in question, but must also be written in a manner that is both reasonable and fair. Any incorrect information can undermine your objection, just as any personal reasons can do the same. SImilarly, libellous information will only harm your chances of having the objection approved.
What to Include
Here are some of the objections that you should include, each of which is commonly found in planning objection letters:
The building in question is in a conservation area
The amenity value, that is the impact on the aesthetics and cultural aspects of the area
Traffic and noise pollution
Writing the Objection Letter
The formatting is very important, and you will want to pay attention to this in order to keep a professional feel to your objection. Include the application number and the address of the site in question at the top of your letter, alongside your own name and address. Without this, the letter will not be considered valid. Remember that your comments will also be made publicly available. Objection letters should be kept, as concise as possible.
Top Tips to Remember
Here are some of the top things you need to remember if you want your planning objection letter to be as successful as possible:
Ensure your reasons for objection are clear, sound, and supported by strong and sensible arguments
Quote the relevant national planning policies for your country. They are different for England, Wales, Scotland, and NI
Identify any local and neighbourhood plan policies that are applicable to your case, especially those that refer to wildlife and woodland
Make the rest of the community aware of your thoughts and concerns, rally the neighbours to send in their own objections
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1 How to submit a planning application.
You have the right to support, reject, or comment on a planning application. Any comments that are submitted online will be published and available to view publicly through the website for your local planning authority. This also includes any comments and objections that are made through the post.
The easiest way to make a comment about a planning application is to use your local planning authority's website. Through that, you can click the link to your chosen application and make a public comment. If you choose to send your comments through the post instead, you must include the reference number for the application.
2 Advice When Making a Comment
Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the council is obliged to make the name and addresses of planning applicants available to the public in what is known as the Statutory Register. Any comments that are made supporting or objecting to the application will also be deemed part of this and the information made publicly available.
As a result, it is important that you only include information that you are comfortable with being publicly available since it will include your name and address. You should not share the personal information of any other people without their given consent.
However, it should be noted that there are cases where your personal information can be kept private. Most commonly, this is approved if you are a public figure, and excluding that the circumstances need to be exceptional. You will need to write to your local council with details on why you want your personal information withheld when your comments are viewed. This will always be done on a case by case basis, and your personal information can be released reactively in response to requests from organisations such as the Environmental Information Regulations.
3 Ensure Your Comments are Valid
A comment is not enough for a planning application to be rejected unless the application goes against planning policy. This includes any cases that have multiple objections or petitions made and signed by the local populace.
4 Objections that refer to the following will not be upheld
· Impact on property values
· Predicted noise during construction
· Who will use the development when it is done
· Disputes with neighbours
5 Not to make your objections personal
One of the most crucial aspects is that you ensure your comments address concerns that are in breach of planning policies and backed up by facts. None of your comments should be based on personal vendettas or tastes.