When deciding on whether to grant planning permission the local planning service has a duty to publicise planning applications received. This is done to encourage public participation in the decision-making process and to inform people of proposed changes which may impact them.
There are many types of planning application and these may have different requirements on how they need to be publicised. You can find out more about this on Consultation and pre-decision matters (GOV.UK).
The council publicises planning applications by:
- Displaying a site notice at, or near to, each property for which an application for planning permission is made, giving details of the planning application and the website where details about the application can be found.
- Placing a public notice in a local newspaper, if that is a requirement for the type of planning application.
- Publishing a weekly list of registered planning applications on the Planning Citizen Portal.
- Using social media such as Facebook and X to provide a link to a weekly list of registered planning applications.
We also inform local parish councils, neighbourhood and community groups by email, as well as contacting statutory consultees responsible for utilities, conservation and public safety.
We do not send hard copy letters, via the postal system, to neighbours informing them of planning applications submitted for properties nearby, except where required under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (GOV.UK).
If you have any queries, please contact us.