As Tesco's have reared their ugly head again here is a very quick guide to what and what cannot be considered if you lodge an objection to any planning application.
Can be considered:
* Being contrary to local or structure plan policies or government advice.
* Allowing overlooking windows, thereby resulting in lack of privacy.
* Having a poor design and appearance or being out of keeping with the character of an old building. or having on overbearing impact on an adjoining property.
* Result in the loss of important trees.
* Having adverse effect on traffic, road access, visibility or parking.
* Resulting in noise and disturbance affecting local people.
Cannot be considered:
* Loss of personal view from the particular property.
* Loss of property value
* That the development differs from what the developer told you personally they were intending.
* Disputes over land ownership
* Doubt over the integrity of the appliant
* Objections to the principle of development where an outline permission exists.