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On what grounds can I make an objection?
There are many reasons why you might want to raise an objection to the District Council regarding a planning application. Typically, the primary objection is based on personal feelings which may not be admissible as a qualified objection in the planning process. It is important to focus on material facts and where possible reference to relevant local or national planning policies and how the proposed development does not meet these requirements.
Remember that you are offered an opportunity to comment on the proposed building development and how it affects or fits in with the surrounding environment; it is not an invitation to comment on the suitability of the people involved in the application or likely inhabitant of a new development so don't focus an objection solely on a prejudice against any individual, or stereotype of race or culture.
Listed below is a list of common reasons why a development application may be specifically inappropriate in Curridge, and more detailed explanations and information about some of these can be found on other pages under the "Policy Detail" menu:
In addition there are a number of standard tests that should already be undertaken by the relevant authorities during the coarse of the planning process, but it will do no harm to include reference to them in a personal submission to the council, including:
If you are unfortunate to live next door to a proposed development site, then you can raise specific objections to the location and design of the development based on how it will materially affect your use and enjoyment of your own property; However be aware that nobody has a specific right to light or a view through another person's land so the objections need to be more robust than this, e.g:
Remember that you are offered an opportunity to comment on the proposed building development and how it affects or fits in with the surrounding environment; it is not an invitation to comment on the suitability of the people involved in the application or likely inhabitant of a new development so don't focus an objection solely on a prejudice against any individual, or stereotype of race or culture.
Listed below is a list of common reasons why a development application may be specifically inappropriate in Curridge, and more detailed explanations and information about some of these can be found on other pages under the "Policy Detail" menu:
- Residential development is outside the current settlement boundary.
- Residential development site is not included in WBDC's latest Housing Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD), and therefore not under consideration for inclusion in a revised settlement boundary in the current timeframe (currently a 10 year period 2016-2026).
- Development site (any) is within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
- Development of a Green Field site.
- Residential development would result in loss of an employment site.
- Residential development would result in loss of equestrian facilities, particularly those associated with the local racing industry.
In addition there are a number of standard tests that should already be undertaken by the relevant authorities during the coarse of the planning process, but it will do no harm to include reference to them in a personal submission to the council, including:
- Is the site accessible from the public highway for the intended vehicle movements, without creating road safety or capacity concerns?
- Is the site at risk of flooding?
- Does the proposed development fit in with, or complement the surrounding street scene, in terms of design, materials etc?
If you are unfortunate to live next door to a proposed development site, then you can raise specific objections to the location and design of the development based on how it will materially affect your use and enjoyment of your own property; However be aware that nobody has a specific right to light or a view through another person's land so the objections need to be more robust than this, e.g:
- Overshadowing caused by the development will affect your use of habitable rooms (excludes bedrooms) or an established outdoor patio area.
- Concern that the proposed development will harm the existing surface water drainage around your property.
- Concern that the proximity of the proposed excavations will harm the stability of your property etc.
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