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?
Q: Should I lobby Councillors?
You can approach your ward councillor to discuss planning issues or to explain your point of view, whether or not the councillor is a planning applications committee member. They may be able to offer you advice and assistance but normally will refer technical or policy queries to the appropriate officers. Councillors will often be lobbied about planning applications by neighbours and on occasion by developers.
A member of the planning applications committee has to be careful not to appear to "pre-determine" any application. They are likely to acknowledge any concerns expressed or points made in support of an application, but will only be able to make a final decision at the committee meeting after considering all relevant matters.
At Wandsworth, neither applicants nor objectors can speak at the planning applications committee. However, councillors not members of the committee but who represent the ward where an application is located can attend the meeting and speak briefly on the item.
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?
