Both Labour and the Conservatives have promised to build more houses if they come into power – but not everyone wants new developments. Here's how you can object successfullyup across the UK amid intense pressure for homes and the government’s bid to build 300,000 properties per year by the mid-2020s.
An application was submitted by a developer to build nine houses on a small field that was owned by Peter’s neighbour.: “As a hamlet, we fought against this. Our two villages started a WhatsApp group to discuss any developments in the case. “For instance, a scheme may have flood risk assessments, ecology reports and an arboricultural report attached to it. A thorough examination of all the documentation may raise further issues that you missed initially.”Local councils have online planning portals that enable you to view planning applications and decisions.
Owen said: “There is no definition of what is material and what is not, but anything listed directly within planning policy would be material.” Owen said: “Look through local and national planning policy to find where the issues on your list and planning policy overlap. However, it is important to put emotion to one side when submitting an objection. Certain issues that may seem relevant to you may be deemed irrelevant by planning officials.
“It is a good idea to contact your councillor or parish council at the outset and ask them to call the application to committee themselves.”If the planning application ends up being discussed at a planning committee meeting, do not be afraid to speak up. Owen said that this part of the process is often crucial.
A spokesperson for The Town & Country Planning Association said: “Getting input from those who live and work in the area into the planning system is really important and it is done at a number of stages within the process.