Best Way To Object A Planning Application? Hes At It AGAIN!! UPDATED 19/06

matto

OK. You need to look here:

http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=326066

and in particular here:

http://www.dorsetforyou.com/media/pdf/c/l/ch5hous.pdf

See para 5.29-5.38 (for starters)

divadee

Proposals within Conservation Areas are subject to their special policies yet there will be other areas of the Borough which the Council considers to have a unique character and amenity – eg the Chewton Farm estate which has a special policy to deal with proposals for infilling – see Policy H 9. Another unique area is the Jumpers area of Christchurch which is characterised by low density residential development comprising detached properties set in substantial plots with long rear gardens. The abundance of mature trees and shrubs contributes to the spaciousness, quietness and privacy of the area.

This is an example of an area where sensitive planning control is necessary to ensure that the cumulative effects of redevelopment do not damage the character and amenity of this established residential area. There is a need to have regard to the special character of areas such as Jumpers when considering development proposals. In such cases detailed character assessments will need to be carried out as part of any planning application. Any development proposals will be assessed against the criteria of Policy H12


the above is taken from that document matto that you provided. And this is our area jumpers.

Will that be a good or bad thing?

matto

Most of the points you are worried about are to be found in Policy H12 (2) & (4) of the Christchurch Local Plan. When objecting you should refer not only to the loss of light etc in respect of your property but any neighbouring properties affected including presumably your neighbours as the policy exists to protect future occupiers. Policies L1 and L20 also appear relevant and I'll leave it as an exercise for you to find out what they are specifically. There's plenty to go on there without needing to see the plans.

H 12 PROPOSALS FOR PRIVATE OR INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, ON ALLOCATED AND NON-ALLOCATED SITES, OR EXTENSIONS TO EXISTING
RESIDENTIAL PREMISES WILL BE PERMITTED PROVIDED THAT:

2) THE RESIDENTIAL AMENITIES OF EXISTING AND FUTURE OCCUPIERS OF DWELLINGS ARE NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY NOISE OR DISTURBANCE OR BY THE LOSS OF LIGHT OR PRIVACY.

4) THEY INCLUDE WHERE APPROPRIATE AN ADEQUATE PROVISION OF
OPEN SPACE (SEE POLICY L20).

divadee

when i looked at policy H12 is said this

PROPOSALS FOR PRIVATE OR INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT,
ON ALLOCATED AND NON-ALLOCATED SITES, OR EXTENSIONS TO EXISTING
RESIDENTIAL PREMISES WILL BE PERMITTED PROVIDED THAT:

1) THEY ARE APPROPRIATE IN CHARACTER, SCALE, DESIGN AND
MATERIALS TO THE IMMEDIATE LOCALITY.

2) THE RESIDENTIAL AMENITIES OF EXISTING AND FUTURE OCCUPIERS
OF DWELLINGS ARE NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY NOISE OR
DISTURBANCE OR BY THE LOSS OF LIGHT OR PRIVACY.

3) THEY DO NOT RESULT IN THE LOSS OF AN IMPORTANT LANDSCAPE OR
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURE, SUCH AS OPEN SPACE OR TREES,
WHICH IS PART OF THE CHARACTER OF THE AREA.

4) THEY INCLUDE WHERE APPROPRIATE AN ADEQUATE PROVISION OF
OPEN SPACE (SEE POLICY L20).

now this must be good news as exiting and future will be affected by privacy and light issues.

also they are not leaving an adequate provision of open space in my opinion. Neither house (existing or new one) will have adequate open space.

Could i base my objections on these points?

matto

divadee wrote: »

Will that be a good or bad thing?

Should be a good thing as far as you are concerned.

divadee

oopps cross posted matto!!!

tucbiscuit

so if this house overlooking yours and blocking your light reduced the value of your house, would you have grounds for compensation?

divadee

no tuc they give no compensation for loss of value of house price :mad:

divadee

i cant find policy L20!!!

there wont be adequate provision for open space so i want to object on this as well.

edited to say i have found it, and it doesnt apply to us, its only for recreational spaces:mad:

god i hate people that infill so you are all crammed in and overlooking each other.

I wouldnt mind if they could claim that its affordable housing but as sen as it will have a price tag of approx £300K i dont think they can claim that :rolleyes:

olly300

divadee have you made your neighbours aware of the issues they can raise objections on?

Most people won't be bothered to write but those that are inclined to, it would help them if the issues are clearly identified for them and they don't have to do their own research. (I mean you had to seek help yourself from this board.) I'm more inclined write a letter of to a councillor, MP, planning department, etc if someone else has done most of the basic research for me.

Plus it will also be probably be more effective if lots of people are raising the same issues in their objections.