When can I comment on an application?
We ask that all comments are received within 21 days of the date
on the neighbour notification letters that we send, however in some
instances if the application has not yet been determined it may possible
to comment after 21 days.
If an application is being taken to Planning and Development
Committee we can only accept comments up to the day before the date of
the meeting. Comments received after this may not reach the planning
officers in time for them to make the councillors aware of your views.
To make sure that we take your comments in to consideration
please do not leave it until the last moment to forward them to us.
Once an application has been determined your observations cannot form
part of our determination process.
Even if you have commented on a previous application on the same
site we must receive your opinions again for the current application if
you wish them to be considered.
You can put any comments you wish in your letter, but be aware that
your response will be available to be seen by anyone who wishes to
(including the applicant). Although all of your comments will be
noted, it is better if you confine yourself to commenting on the
application, rather than making comments about the applicant, and you
should try to make sure that your response is a material planning
consideration (examples of non-material considerations are loss of a
view, or devaluation of your property, whereas loss of light, highway
safety, noise or privacy issues are classified as material
considerations).
Planning application files are public information and therefore any
comments that you submit to us are also public information. Anyone who
wishes to see the file (including the applicant) will always be able to
see your comments. All planning files, including old ones going back to
1948 are always availble to view at the Planning Department, Level D,
Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, BB7 2RA.
Alternatively you can contact us to submit your comments.
