Making a representation for or against a proposal
Note
If you are experiencing problems logging
comments online you can email your comments directly to DevelopmentManagement@pkc.gov.uk.
How can I make comments?
You should make sure that your objection, representation or
statement of support should relate to valid planning grounds (for
example Structure and Local Plan policy, how it looks, traffic
issues, residential amenity, design) and should be made after you
have looked at the application and plans.
Any comments on an application must be submitted within
21 days from the date of neighbour notification, or by the expiry
date of any statutory advert associated with the application,
whichever is the later. These dates are shown under 'Important
Dates' in
'planning applications online'
The majority of planning applications are determined by the
Development Quality Manager under delegated powers. The
remainder of the applications are determined by the Council's
Development Control Committee or the full
Council.
Valid planning objections form part of the report prepared by
the Development Quality Manager and will be taken into account by
us in making a decision. All valid letters of support,
objection and representation, can be seen on planning applications
online.
Can I send in a petition?
You may send a petitions of objection or support which will be
considered provided that:
- each page of the petition is headed with the aim of the
petition
- the names and addresses of those signing are provided and are
readable
- the comments are material in planning terms and clearly
stated
- the name and address of the petition co-ordinator is included
for receipt of acknowledgement and notification of decision
You should note that acknowledgement and notification of the
decision will not be made to every individual signatory of the
petition.
Can I send in an email?
You may send emails of objection or support which will be
considered provided that you also give us your name and full postal
address. If we do not have your name and full postal address the
email will be treated as being anonymous and not considered by
planning officers or made available to Councillors before they
consider a particular proposal.
Emails can be sent to DevelopmentManagement@pkc.gov.uk.
Alternatively you can make comments by using the online
submission form available on planning applications online our
on-line service that gives you details of all planning applications
submitted to and decisions made by us since 1995.
Can I get help in making comments on an application?
You may send emails of objection or support which will be
considered provided that you also give us your name and full postal
address. If we do not have your name and full postal address the
email will be treated as being anonymous and not considered by
planning officers or made available to Councillors before they
consider a particular proposal.
Planning Aid for Scotland is a voluntary organisation run by
qualified and experienced planners, giving information and advice
on all aspects of town and country planning and related issues.
Planning Aid Scotland can help individuals, Community Councils,
Tenants' Associations and voluntary local groups who cannot afford
to pay for private consultants.
What happens to my letter/email and comment?
Delegated items
Most applications are considered as delegated Items, where
authority to make the decision on the application is delegated to
the Development Quality Manager taking account of any comments
received. The
Scheme of Delegation is available from the Council on
request.
Items considered at Committee
Reports on non-delegated applications are issued to
Committee members, and these are available on the Council's
website 3 working days before the Committee meeting at
which the application is to be considered. Comments are summarised
in the Committee report.
What happens to anonymous or racist representations?
Anonymous letters or emails commenting on an application cannot
be considered. We operate a specific procedure for handling letters
of comment which include racist remarks. Such letters will not be
considered, and the writer will be advised of our concerns and
asked to amend their letter, or it will be withdrawn.
