How to comment on a planning application
To make a comment
You only need to submit your comment using one of the methods below. Please do not send the same comment via multiple platforms.
- Visit our online comment facility. You will need to register or log on to Public Access. This platform is separate to MyMaldon and Connect 24/7
- Email planning@maldon.gov.uk
- Write to us at: Planning Services, Maldon District Council, Princes Road, Maldon,CM9 5DL
All comments on an application must be made in writing and include:
- The planning application reference number
- Your full postal address
- Your name
- The site address of the proposed development
Anonymous and confidential comments cannot be accepted.
What we can consider
We will only consider comments if they relate to planning matters.
Planning matters include:
- The size and scale of the proposal
- Potential loss of light
- The design and appearance of the proposal
- Potential loss of privacy or increased overlooking
- The impact on traffic and parking
- Potential for additional noise and disturbance
- The impact on trees, landscape or existing buildings
Planning matters do not include:
- Property value
- The loss of a view
- Land ownership disputes
- Preference for an alternative development
- Competition for existing business
- The personal circumstance of the applicant
Publishing comments
We are required by law to make all names, addresses and comments available to view by any members of the public, including the applicant. Your name and comments will be visible to the public on Public Access
We may summarise your comment where:
- The comment is openly offensive, defamatory or discriminatory
- The comment is in a format we cannot easily copy from eg: hand written letter, hand typed letter received by post, photos, illustration.
Please note: If your comment is submitted in a format that cannot be easily copied, the case officer will have access to the original document and will review it in full before any decision is made on the application.
We will not publish comments in relation to past or present planning enforcement matters, or any other enforcement related correspondence.
If you comment on a planning application, you will not receive progress reports but will be informed of the decision. You can check the progress using our planning application search facility.
Views made by individuals or organisations on planning applications do not represent the views of the Local Planning Authority.
Processing times
Please be aware that the volume of planning application comments we receive can fluctuate. Under normal circumstances, we are able to process and publish comments within our usual service standards.
During busy periods, there may be a delay in comments appearing on our system. When this happens, our team works to process all submissions as quickly as possible.