How should a planning objection be made?

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Objections or representations can be made by ANY individual or organisation. These can be done online, via e-mail or in writing to Development Services at Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB.

The objection or representation should be signed and dated and should CLEARLY state the grounds on which the objection or representation is made.

For the objection or representation to be VALID it must be made for legitimate planning reasons. Examples of the most common valid and invalid grounds of objection are listed below:

EXAMPLES OF VALID PLANNING GROUNDS

Contrary to Development Plan (Structure Plan or Local Plan)
Appearance (design, materials etc)
Traffic, parking or access problems
Residential amenity (noise, overshadowing, overlooking)
Drainage problems
Effect on setting of Listed Building or character of Conservation Area

EXAMPLES OF INVALID PLANNING GROUNDS

Devaluation of property
Loss of view
Possibility of future problems (eg use of property)
Hours of Work and damage during construction
Business issues relating to the applicant
Possible fire hazard
Contended legal rights e.g. ownership
Errors of notification

Objections in the form of petitions are often submitted. These are acceptable provided that:

each page of the petition is headed with the aim of the petition;
the names and address of those signing are provided and are readable;
the objection(s)/representation(s) are valid and clearly stated;
the name and address of the Petition co-ordinator is included for receipt of acknowledgement and copy of decision. (These will not be issued to individual signatories).

Pre-printed circular letters of objection/objection forms will be accepted as valid provided that they are individually signed and dated (acknowledgements or decision details will not be issued). The co-ordinator of such campaigns should be made known to the Development Quality Manager.

Except where specified above, receipt of the objection/representation will be acknowledged, indicating whether or not the objection is considered to be valid. In due course those making valid objections will be notified of the decision.

Objection letters, petitions etc become available for the general public to view one week before the Committee Meeting and therefore objectors should avoid making any statements in writing which they do not wish to be known by others.

All valid objection/representation letters are available to be seen by Council Members prior to decisions being made.