Comment on a planning application

You can comment on or support any planning application if you have grounds to comment on a planning application.

The application does not have to directly affect you. You do not have to have a letter notifying you of the application to comment.

Grounds you can use to comment or object to a planning application

Comments or objections must relate to planning issues. These include:

• design of the proposal
• impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
• impact on the amenity of neighbours (e.g. sunlight/daylight, privacy, overbearing)
• parking provision
• level of traffic generated
• environmental impact (e.g. noise, loss of trees/habitats).

Comments made in relation to non-planning issues will not be taken into consideration. These include:

• property values
• personal circumstances
• "moral" issues.