How to object to an application
In deciding whether to make any comments on a planning application, you may wish to take into account the following advice on what are relevant planning considerations which we take into account in making a decision to grant or refuse planning permission.
Any planning application has to be evaluated against our planning policies, which are set out in the Unitary Development Plan. There is a presumption in favour of applications, which comply with the plan.
We also have a number of other adopted guidelines against which relevant planning applications have to be judged, such as guidelines on house extensions.
Other planning matters to do with overlooking, loss of light, visual appearance and traffic and parking.These do not include matters to do with loss of property values, the personal circumstances of the applicant (except in certain exceptional cases) or property boundary disputes.
Finally, please note that all comments, including personal details, on correspondence sent to us on planning applications can be seen by anyone interested in the application. This includes the person submitting the application and the general public.
Unless you advise us otherwise, your personal details can also be seen.
To make an objection search for the planning application via our planning database (link on right) and when you have found the application select the "click here to comment on this application" link. Alternatively you can email planning@hounslow.gov.uk with your comments.