Planning consultations FAQs
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Q: How do I comment on a planning application?
Q: Will my comments on planning applications be confidential?
Q: How can I make sure that I am consulted on planning applications in the area of my choosing?
Q: Will I be consulted on planning applications near me?
Q: How do I find the contact details of the case officer for a particular application?
Q: Do you consult with anyone else apart from the general public?
Q: Is there any advice available or on how to comment?
Q: How is a planning application determined?
Q: How does the planning applications committee work?
Some applications are considered by the planning applications committee. If you application is being considered you will be given notice of the date of the committee meeting and sent a copy of the report and recommendation when the agenda is published.
You can attend the meeting and listen to the discussion. You can also make representations to the chairman and other members of the committee beforehand. You can also ask your ward councillors if he is willing to put your point of view to the committee, even if he is not serving on the committee itself.
Committee agendas and minutes are also published online. Agendas are published one week before the date of a committee meeting. A list of the committee's decisions on planning applications is usually available 3 days after the meeting, with the full minutes available 3 weeks after the date of the meeting.
Neither applicants nor objectors are allowed to speak at the meetings.
Q: Should I lobby Councillors?
Q: Will I be consulted if the planning applicant amends their proposals?
Q: I have difficulty reading English are there services to assist me?
Q: I am disabled, are there any services to assist me?
Q: How will I be informed of the decision?
Q: Can I appeal if planning permission is granted?
