Comment on a planning application
You can make a comment to:
- support an application
- object to an application
- make a neutral comment
Most applications have a 21-day consultation period.
You can find the deadline for comments on the online planning system.
Where can I view a planning application?
You can look at planning applications (including forms, plans and supporting documents):
- Online using our planning system. Documents are usually available within 24 hours after the application is validated. Some applications have lots of documents, so they might take a while to load depending on your internet speed
- In person at the Customer Service Centres at City Hall and Keighley Town Hall during normal opening hours
You don't have to register to comment on an application, but if you do register you can track applications and save searches.
The website uses a temporary ‘session cookie’ to keep your connection secure. If you spend too long writing a comment, the session may time out and your comment might not be submitted.
How do I comment?
You can send your comments in two ways:
- online through the planning system.
- By post to:Planning Service, 4th Floor Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford BD1 1HX (include the application number)
You must provide your full name and address, but these will not be made public.
Do not include personal or confidential information about yourself or others in your comments.
What happens when I comment on an application?
We do not send paper acknowledgements but if you use our online planning system you will receive an immediate acknowledgement by email.
In order to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and to protect the privacy of contributors, comments on planning applications are not published on our online planning system. Any comments received will be summarised in the planning officers report for that application. Comments, and the address of the contributor, may be passed on the Planning Inspectorate and the applicant if the applicant appeals against a decision.
For more information about how we deal with comments please refer to our how the planning service deals with your information page.
What can be considered?
We only look at planning-related issues, such as:
- Local and government planning policies
- Road and traffic safety
- Impact on nearby homes (such as privacy and light)
- Design and layout
- How the development fits in with the area
- Noise, disturbance or smells
- Impact on trees, listed buildings or conservation areas
- Visual impact
What cannot be considered?
These issues are not taken into account:
- Loss of your view
- Private legal matter (like rights of way or property rights)
- Who owns the land
- Boundary or access disputes
- Competition between businesses
- Effects on property value
- Personal opinions or moral views
- Issues covered by other laws
- The applicant's reputation
- Disruption from building work
- Guessing about future developments
What happens next?
You can also use the online planning system to track and monitor the progress of any application you are interested in and be notified of any changes or updates by email.
Find out further information from the how planning decisions are made page.
