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- The Consultation process
- What we would consider
- Submitting comments
- How can I submit comments?
1. Consultation process
Neighbouring properties and other bodies will be consulted on the development. They will normallly have upto 22 days to respond. The Application is assessed by the case officer. See What we consider The case officer may request alterations before proceeding with the application. If the changes are signficant then neighbours may be reconsulted.
2. What we would consider
Planning Officers will be looking at how your proposal affects your neighbour’s privacy, outlook sunlight and daylight and its impact on the general streetscene. A proposal which is poorly designed in relation to the original property or which uses materials or windows which are out of character can make it unpleasant to look at. Details such as string courses on the original building should be replicated across the extensions if appropriate. If ornamental lintels and cills are used on the main houses this should be repeated on the extension. If windows and doors are recessed on your property, this should be replicated on the extension.
If you would like some informal advice before sending in your planning application, either telephone the Planning Control Section on (0191) 211 5653/211 5654 and ask to speak to the Planning Officer for your area or call in person at the Customer Service Centre at the ground floor of the Civic Centre.
3. Submitting comments
You will have a limited amount of time to submit your comments. For most applications you will have up to 22 days from the date of the letter to send in your comments. While we will try and take account of views received after this date we may be unable to do so. You can make representations in writing or online. In order to allow us to process your comments as quickly as possible can you please mark the application reference and site location clearly on the correspondance.
In submitting your comments it is important to understand that applications can only be refused on planning grounds. The authority can not take into account areas such as loss of property value or increased competition.
4. Written comments should be directed to:
Group Manager, Planning and Building Control, Planning and Transportation, Regeneration Directorate, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8PH
Alternatively you can submit comments online via our Public Access for Planning website or by sending an email to mailto:planning.control@newcastle.gov.uk