Comments on planning applications

You can search for, and comment on, a planning application via our online search function.

Comments should be made within 21 days of the date given on your letter of notification or otherwise when the application was registered, unless bank holiday/s fall within this time, in which case the relevant number of extra days will be allowed for you to respond before any decision is made.

When you comment on a planning application:

• You must provide your name and address. We do not accept anonymous comments
• Your comments will appear online in due course
• Your address will be made public. However - in line with data protection laws - your phone number and email address won't be
• Do not include personal details in your comments
• Make sure that your comments are relevant and not defamatory or offensive. You remain personally and legally responsible for them
• We reserve the right to remove, from this website, comments which contain defamatory or offensive comments

Who can comment?

• Anyone can comment on a planning application. You don't need to be notified.
• Any planning issue raised will be considered but only if they are "material considerations".
• A material consideration is an item that should be considered when deciding on a planning application or on appeal against a planning decision.

Find further information on the Planning Portal