How to Object to a Planning Application

Perhaps you were born in this part of the world or you came here because you value the beauty and tranquility that cities cannot provide. But now your peace of mind, and the super view from your garden, are under attack, for Developments Ltd. has applied to build a some houses nearby.

Crisis! What can you possibly do against the moneyed expertise of Developments Ltd ?

This is what you can do. You can see if there are grounds to object. Visit the offices of your local district or borough council and ask to see a copy of the application.. Find out exactly what is proposed and make a sketch or get a photocopy of the general plan of the site under threat.

Also ask to see the Local District Plan, the official policy document issued by your local council and discover if the application site has been designated for residential development, if it is green-field, (undeveloped), or brown-field (previously developed). See what council policies in the Local District Plan refer either to development in general, or/and this site in particular.

Write a letter of objection to the council, stating the number of the application. Don't write "I have lived here all my life and I don't see why the developers should profit at our expense," sort of letter, but give reasons why the application should be refused, such as the ruin of a lovely view, an encroachment on to green-field land, over-development, it is against specific council policy and so forth.

Rally support for your objection with others in the village; see that everyone writes letters of objection; lobby your local councilors; speak at the Planning Committee if that is allowed.

And one thing more. If you live in the countryside contact CPRE Warwickshire by one of the methods below.

Planning is our lifeblood and we will be pleased, indeed anxious, to fight your case as far as possible.

Also contact us if you want to join or help with our work.