Frequently Asked Questions: Planning applications - business

Within the Planning home page you can look up planning applications by viewing the weekly lists to find out what new applications have been received.

If you already have the application details you should click View Planning Applications to read the guidance on how to use the search screen and then click on the link to Online Planning Applications Archive. Enter the application number or address of the application you wish to view and open the application details screen.

If the application is still pending the Comments Form option will be available at the bottom. Click the link and complete and submit your comments - they will automatically submitted and attached to the application.

Comments and objections should be restricted to relevant planning issues which may include:

• The impact on local amenities and neighbouring properties, particularly in terms of physical impact, tree loss, overshadowing, overlooking and noise generation
• The traffic and highway impact of a proposal
• Current structure and local plan policies

• the effect the development might have on property values
• the personal circumstances of the applicant; and
• 'moral' issues related to the proposal. (The key question for the planning system is whether the proposed use of the site would be acceptable in land use and environmental terms. Separate licensing systems apply if special control is needed over the sale of things that might be socially or morally sensitive)