Comment on a planning application

Comments you can make

The Government says we can't consider certain things when deciding a planning application. These are not 'planning considerations' and include comments relating to:

• loss of property value
• boundary disputes
• trade competition
• private matters between neighbours (e.g covenants, access rights or property damage)

You can comment about its:

• scale, appearance or design
• effect on the 'amenities' of local residents e.g disturbance, loss of light or privacy
• impact on the character of the area
• use, and whether it is appropriate
• impact on highway safety or parking
• impact on nature, conservation and trees. This includes the character and appearance in a conservation area
• effect on the special architectural or historic interest of a listed building

You can comment even if it is not your application. 

Making a comment

Please view the application forms and plans on Public Access before making a comment. There may be a delay between the application being registered and the documents being uploaded.

You can email comments to planning@fenland.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can write to the Development Services team at Fenland Hall, County Road, March, PE15 8NQ.

There is a time limit to receiving comments. It is at the Planning Officers discretion whether comments are accepted after 21 days of consultation.