Can you view comments on a planning application?
You need to search for the application you want to comment on. Once you have found the application, you need to select the ‘Make a Comment’ tab. If you have a detailed comment, you may want to write it in another program, such as Microsoft Word, then paste it into Public Access.
Can planning permission be expedited?
Councils are supposed to determine all non-major planning applications within eight weeks, but to speed this process up further, the Government is considering a proposal to allow applications to be processed by an “approved provider”, which might mean the job can get done more quickly.
Who can comment on a planning application?
Anyone
Anyone can comment on a planning application even if you do not live near to the application site. Comments can be submitted up until the date of decision. Any comment received before the decision date will be reviewed by the case officer.
What is a consultee comment?
A consultee could be: a group of residents or a community group or special interest group who want to comment as a group on a public consultation. a statutory consultee – a specific body designated by law and under duty to respond with advice on the proposal.
What are the stages of a planning application?
Five stage planning application process
- You are here: Five stage planning application process.
- Stage one – we register your application.
- Stage two – we tell you what will happen.
- Stage three – we advertise your application.
- Stage four – we consider your application.
- Step five – we make a decision on your application.
How long does it take for a planning application to be validated?
The Validation Process This process normally takes up to 5 days. If an application is valid, a written acknowledgement will be provided, together with confirmation of the statutory determination period for the application.
How can I speed up my planning?
Top 10 tips on how to speed up your planning application
- Check what you need to submit.
- Have a pre-application meeting.
- Get surveys done in time.
- Consult the public prior to submission.
- Check your application has been validated.
- Speak to the case officer.
- Chase up statutory consultation responses.
What can stop a planning application?
What is a valid objection to a planning application
- Loss of light or overshadowing.
- Overlooking/loss of privacy.
- Visual amenity (but not loss of private view)
- Adequacy of parking/loading/turning.
- Highway safety.
- Traffic generation.
- Noise and disturbance resulting from use.
- Hazardous materials.
Can you anonymously comment on planning permission?
Due to the legal requirement to make comments available for public inspection, we cannot provide anonymity or accept comments marked “private or confidential”.
Is it an Offence to lie on a planning application?
If a local planning authority found that there had been a material inaccuracy or an attempt to mislead in the planning application and it considered it expedient to do so, it could revoke on that account. It already has the powers to revoke the planning permission. There is, however, the attached issue of compensation.
How do I View planning applications in Leeds?
You can view planning applications in Leeds using Public Access. In line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), any comments made on a planning application will be checked and published after five working days. This means that all comments that are published can be viewed by the public.
Do you need planning permission for an HMO in Leeds?
According to the Leeds City Council website, you require planning permission for an HMO in Leeds if you have: A minimum of three people living in the HMO, and the property is in the Article 4 direction area
How can I get advice on my planning application?
Upcoming and previous Plans Panel meetings and request to speak at a meeting Get advice on your planning application before you submit it Let us know if you think someone isn’t following the planning rules and law Use Public Access to search for and comment on current planning applications
What can I do once I have registered for planning permission?
Once registered you can track individual applications and/or save searches and you can opt to be notified by email when something has changed, or new applications have been received. . Weekly and monthly planning lists are also available to download. You can also send any comments or objections by post to: