We can only deal with comments about valid planning issues. Some examples of these are:
- policies and proposals in the local development plan/strategic development plan
- layout and density of development
- design, appearance, materials
- overlooking/loss of privacy
- loss of light or overshadowing
- drainage/infrastructure
- effect on the character of listed building or conservation area
- nature conservation
- parking
- road safety
- traffic generation
- noise and disturbance
- potential flooding and contamination
- odours
- government policy
Comments that aren't valid
The following examples are not valid comments and cannot be taken into consideration when assessing a planning application:
- loss in value of your house or property as a result of the development
- an opinion that there is no need for the development, for example having enough hot food takeaways in the area already
- boundary or neighbour disputes
- loss of a private view
- health issues
- commercial/business competition
- the identity of the applicant
- where the development has commenced or been completed (in advance of the application for planning permission)
- moral issues in connection with, for example, betting shops, public houses, amusement arcades
