Ferdinand Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 A useful little checklist I cam across on my local COuncil website for people planning to object to a Planning Application, or trying to make a Planning Application bulletproof. What Is A Planning Consideration? Should you wish to comment on a current planning application, the following lists shows other considerations that will and will not normally be taken into account when considering a planning application Material Planning Considerations - what is normally taken into account? Relevant policies Overshadowing/Loss of light Overlooking/Loss of privacy Scale/Size Design/Appearance/Materials/Layout Dominance Highway/Pedestrian safety issues Traffic generation Site history Noise/Disturbance/Smells Local character Conservation (historic buildings) Loss of important open spaces Drainage issues Wildlife (particularly protected species such as bats or newts) Landscaping and trees Loss of important physical features Potential conditions Non-material Panning Considerations - What is not normally taken into account? Impact on property values Private property issues such as boundary dispute, access rights, damage caused to your property by a third property Matters covered by other legislation such as Licensing or Building Regulations The perceived morals/future intentions of developers Loss of a view Competition (ie new competitor business starting up) The above lists are by no means exhaustive but give an overview of the types of issues that would normally or not normally be considered. Link: https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/planning/what-is-a-planning-consideration/ Yay Newts! Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Useful list there. It's worth noting that the impact on a view from a public place is a material consideration that comes under impact on the landscape. If you are fighting an application allow plenty of time to read the "relevant policies". They can be very difficult to get your brain around as they frequently refer to other policies that may have been scrapped, superseded or "saved" when the government set up or abolished regional assemblies or introduced the NPPF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Interesting list @Ferdinand. As a backup to your list, can I suggest this set of lists: I drafted this post out of sheer irritation while in a Parish Council meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visti Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Demonstrating consideration of what has come before and the current neighbourhood helps demonstrate you're not just there for yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragg987 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Ferdinand said: Design/Appearance/Materials/Layout Did the government not change this as being too restrictive? I recall our council appeared fixated by a "look that fits" and had publised a document. They withdrew it just prior to my planning application, about 3 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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