How to make a comment

We strive to make the best decision when considering each planning application.

Therefore we want to hear your views to ensure all matters are taken into account during the decision making process.

You can make a comment in writing via letter or via e-mail and as from 5 December 2007, you are now able to speak at Planning Committee meetings (although only a small amount of planning applications go to the committee to be decided). See the section How to Comment (below) for more information.

Who can Comment

Anyone can make a comment. You do not need to have received a letter from us or even live near the application site to comment. Whether in favour of, or objecting to a proposal, your comments are highly valued.

You should be aware that other members of the public including the applicant, will be able to read or purchase copies of any written representation that you send to us. If you require advice on this matter, please contact the Development Control Team at the address below.

How Long do I Have to Comment

A period of 21 days is stated on any site notice, press notice and neighbour notification letter. At the end of this statutory period a decision may be made on an application. Because of this we cannot guarantee to take into consideration comments received after that date. We will however, take into account, comments received up to the date a decision is made.

See Consultation and Notice for further details.

Comments which can be taken into account.

We cannot reject a proposal on the basis that a lot of people are against it. We can only consider objections which are relevant to planning issues.

The most important of these will be what the policies of the Wyre's development plan say about the proposal. The Development Plan includes the Lancashire Structure Plan and the Wyre Borough Local Plan. It shows the extent of Green Belt, countryside areas, settlement boundaries and locations for new development.

Statements of Government policy, Wyre Borough Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance Notes (such as the House Extension Design Guidelines), and other planning considerations will also be taken into account, including:

  • Scale, appearance and design of the proposal
  • Impact on the residential amenity of local residents including loss of light, overlooking and loss of privacy, noise and disturbance
  • Impact on the character of the area and whether the use is appropriate
  • Effect on highway safety and parking
  • Effect on nature conservation and trees
  • Effect on the character or appearance of a Conservation Area
  • Effect on the architectural or historic character of a Listed Building

Comments which cannot be taken into account

The Government makes it very clear that some matters are not planning considerations. The following cannot be taken into account:

  • Loss of property value
  • Boundary disputes
  • Private matters between neighbours, such as covenants, rights of access and damage to property
  • Trade competition

How to comment

You can make a comment in writing via letter or via e-mail and as from 5 December 2007 you are now able to speak at Planning Application Committee meetings. Please read the document below for more details.

Tips

  • Look at the application form and plans. These are available via Weekly Lists, Delegated Decisions or Committee Decisions.
  • You can contact Planning Services via e-mail. Please quote the application reference number and the name of the Case Officer (if known).
  • You can write to the Development Control Team using the address details below. Please quote the application reference number and the name of the Case Officer (if known).

What happens next?

We are unable to acknowledge the receipt of comments, nor can we enter into correspondence with you on any points raised.

We will however, take your views into account when determining the application or will make your views known to the Council's Planning Committee in respect of any application that is decided by them.

We will then notify you of the council's decision.

  • Tel: 01253 891000
  • Fax: 01253 899000
  • Minicom: 01253 887636
  • Wyre Borough Council
    Civic Centre
    Breck Road
    Poulton-le-Fylde
    Lancashire
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