What happens to comments
All comments and objections will be considered by the planning application case officer, alongside all other planning considerations that relate to the application.
Where comments conflict with one another, it's our role to balance an application against planning policies and against other relevant factors - a decision that does not reflect your comments does not mean your comments were ignored.
By law, all comments must be open to public inspection, as they form part of the statutory register for planning applications. In line with this, we publish comments on our planning system, although personal data, such as hand written signatures, email address and telephone numbers are automatically redacted. However, the names and addresses of those people who commented on the application are published. Business details are not removed.
- If an application is considered by our planning committee comments are referenced in the planning commitee report. Find out more about the planning committee.
- If the application is subject to appeal, all comments are forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration.
- We may also share comments with other departments of the council and certain organisations, such as statutory and non-statutory consultees.
Read our privacy notice to find out more.