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Comment on a Planning Application
Allowing those affected by proposed developments to submit their views
During the process of determining a planning application members of the public that could be affected by the proposed development can submit their views to Dudley Council.
There is a time period during which comments should be made. If you have received a letter and would like to comment on the application via the website, please submit any comments by the date indicated on the letter. Alternatively, if you have not received a letter please contact the case officer who will advise of the deadline for submitting your comments. Please be aware that comments received after the deadline may not be taken into account in determination of the application.
The council has a duty to take these views into consideration when deciding the application, but only where the views represent what are known as “Material Planning Considerations.” These include:
- Loss of light or overshadowing
- Scale of development proposed
- Impact on trees
- Impact on highway safety
Considerations which cannot be taken into account include:
- Right to a view
- Competition
- Loss of property value
To make a comment on a planning application:
- Search for a Planning Application on our online system and make your comments directly online
- Write to Development Control as per the contact details below
Please note when making your comments that:
- Comments can be in favour of the application, against the application, or to provide further clarification;
- You should quote the planning application reference number and the address to which the application relates;
- You should be aware that written comments will be placed on the application file and made available on the website for viewing by any interested member of the public. please see our Data Protection Disclaimer web page for further information;
- Comments made verbally cannot be accepted as representations.
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