Objections/Representations, Neighbour Notification and Public
Speaking.
Important Notice
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.
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.
*Adjoining properties are defined as properties who
physically abutt the development site (as indicated on the site
location plan submitted).Footpaths, streams, roads and other
physical features occuring between a development site and a
neighbouring property would exclude them from notification.
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. We will
acknowledge individual comments or contact the lead name on any
petition to confirm we have received these details.
Please note: Comments form part of the planning file and
are therefore open to public inspection
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 :
| 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 referal)
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.
