What we can consider

Please give detailed reasons about why you support or oppose a proposal.

The type of material planning matters we can take into consideration include:

  • How the application relates to the local plan, supplementary planning guidance, and national planning policies including the National Planning Policy Framework.
  • Previous planning decisions (including appeal decisions).
  • Design, visual appearance, and materials.
  • Layout and density of buildings.
  • Loss of daylight or sunlight.
  • Overshadowing/loss of outlook (but not loss of view).
  • Overlooking/loss of privacy.
  • Noise and disturbance from use.
  • Smells.
  • Light pollution.
  • Highway safety issues.
  • Traffic generation.
  • Vehicular access.
  • Adequacy of parking.
  • Impact/loss of trees/hedgerows.
  • Landscaping.
  • Nature conservation and effect on protected species.
  • Intrusion into the open countryside/green belt.
  • Risk of flooding.
  • Effect of listed buildings and conservation areas.
  • Archaeology.
  • Hazardous materials and ground contamination.
  • Government circulars, orders and statutory instruments.

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