Objections/Representations, Neighbour Notification and Public
Speaking.
Publicising applications
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All applications will be publicised by means of a site notice
and letters sent to adjoining occupiers/ owners*
*Adjoining properties are defined as properties who
physically abut the development site (as indicated on the site
location plan submitted).Footpaths, streams, roads and other
physical features occurring between a development site and a
neighbouring property would exclude them from notification.
In addition certain applications will be publicied by means of a
press notice placed in newspaper curculating in the location of the
development.
When a planning application has been received and accepted as
valid the details including copies of the application form,
plans and associated documents are available to view on
Public
Access Owners/occupiers of adjoining properties* are
then invited to comment and site notices are posted
as the minimum level of publicity.
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Important Notice
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Details of potential schemes can often be
reported in articles by local media or by 'word of
mouth'. However, the Council will only consult adjoining
occupiers/owners once an actual planning
application has been received and accepted as
valid. Similarly, the authority can only accept
objections and representations in these circumstances.All council
communications will quote the planning application number |
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Commenting
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Comments can be submitted via Public
Access with the advantage of a copy of those comments sent to
an email address you specify. Generally most comments are in
objection to an application, although it is possible to submit
comments supporting an application.
Alternatively you may submit comments to pec@bromsgrove.gov.uk
Please note:The Council does not acknowledge
representations made as part of the planning process. All
representations received will be made available for public
inspection via our website. Comments form part of the
planning file and are therefore open to public
inspection.
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What can be taken into consideration.
The councillors or council officers who decide applications must
consider whether there are any good planning
reasons for refusing planning permission or for granting
permission subject to conditions. The council are not permitted to
reject a proposal simply because people oppose it. They will look
at whether the proposal is consistent with the development
plan for the area. The types of planning issues it can additionally
consider include the effect on amenity, impact upon the appearance
of surrounding areas and potential traffic problems. Personal
circumstances of the applicant, moral issues or the effect the
development may have on nearby property prices are not relevant to
planning and will not usually be taken into consideration by the
council
Which applications go to Committee?
The Planning Committee meet every four weeks to consider
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| Major or controversial schemes |
| Applications called to committee by the case officer |
| Applications called to committee by a Councillor |
Any objectors and the Applicant/Agent are informed in writing when
a case is referred to committee (this occurs only on the first
occasion of referral)
Members of the public can speak at meetings of the Planning
Committee but only in respect of applications listed on the
relevant Agenda and providing they have registered their intention
to do so with Legal and Democratic Services by 12 noon on the day
of the meeting.
Committee Services can be contacted be e-mail 
committee@bromsgrove.gov.uk , telephone 01527
881410 
.The
Public Speaking (163.68
KB) 
Leaflet provides more details of the
scheme.
