Making a Representation
When an application is registered it is publicised to enable members of the public and anyone else who may have a opinion on the matter to make representations concerning the application.
The publicising of applications in the press, site notices and neighbour notification all include set time limits for the receipt of representations (See Table Below). It may not be possible to take into account those representations received after the set period.
The Council will take into account any comments validly received but only in so far as they relate to planning matters.
The fact that a letter of objection is received does not mean that the application will automatically be refused. Many planning decisions are about balancing different considerations. The Government has also made it clear that permission should only be refused if there are clear-cut reasons for doing so.
As a further point of information, if a letter of representation is received, the Access to Information Act 1985 requires the Council to allow anyone, including the applicant, to read that letter.
Representations should be made in writing and addressed to: -
The Development Control Manager
Civic Offices
Knoll Street
Cleethorpes
N E Lincolnshire
DN35 8LN
or by e-mail to : customer requests
or by commenting on-line via the planning applications received section on the planning homepage.
PLEASE QUOTE THE APPLICATION NUMBER ON ALL FORMS OF REPRESENTATIONS
| Time limits for the receipt of representations |
| Local Press |
2 weeks from date of the publication. |
| 3 weeks if affecting a Listed Building or a Conservation Area. |
| Neighbours |
3 weeks from date of the letter. |
| Site Notice |
3 weeks from date of notice. |
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