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Hi Sarah, Many thanks.  This [objection letter] is superb. 
I haven't has this much fun in years 😂
​I emailed the planning officer and he has confirmed receipt. 
 Many thanks once again for your diligence and professionalism.

A.B.

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Thank you for the letter.
 We were impressed with the way you balanced the specific issues of this application and addressed our strategic objective of trying to prevent any future development on this site. You certainly brought together a lot of planning policies and guidelines that helped to strengthen our argument.   
 Your comments on our letters were very useful in pointing out areas of planning policy strengths and weaknesses in our arguments.

A.L.

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Thank you for your very comprehensive letter...

S.G.

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​Thank you so much all your help and trouble, it really did add to the weight of the objections and must have made a huge impact.
We are all really grateful.

T.C. & Friends

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Dear Team, Thank you for the information we are using it to help with everyone's thoughts etc. 

A.H.

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What a super job!
 Thank you very much, I will send it on immediately.
 Best regards P.W.

P.W.

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​Thank you for the document.  It’s great… and scary… because now I will have to work on the speech...  

B.R.

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Good morning,
 This is great work and we have submitted it on the [LPA] portal and also sent it by post today
 Thank you very much,

P.G. & E.G. 

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Many thanks for this [objection letter] It looks really comprehensive.
Thank you!

T.L

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Thank you so much for taking the time and giving us your view. We really appreciate your support. 
 
Wishing you a lovely bank holiday weekend, Kind regards, 
 
A & J

A & J M

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Thank you, I feel comfortable sending the objection [you have prepared for me] and I will keep you updated. I fear this will not be the end of it and I will be back to you if and when things escalate.

S.O.

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I can’t thank you enough for your message, information and honesty regarding this matter. I do appreciate your valuable [telephone advice] and agree with you completely on how to move forward!  Obviously, I will recommend your company to anyone who may need advice and your services in the future. You have been outstanding! Thank you, once again, for your time and advice!

M.P.

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Thank you very much for this and apologies for not replying sooner. I think you have very successfully captured all the points I needed to make.  [We have] been under siege from developers for the last four years or so in the continued absence of a Local Plan.  As such we have written many objection letters which are routinely ignored; I have come to the conclusion that objections must be expressed in "planning language" and hence it is essential to employ proper professional help such as yourself.  Rereading the application alongside your letter, I'm reminded of just how poor so many planning application documents are. This one is full of mistakes with so many incorrect details. In my career as a [scientist], such errors would cause the document to be rejected and the author sent back to square one, but it just seems to be accepted in planning applications which I find very frustrating.  I think it is likely that [the LPA] will reject this... The [LPA] have extended the consultation period, and it's still very difficult to discuss with neighbours during lockdown.  The cynic in me says that this is why the application has been submitted now!

Many thanks for your assistance again!

Dr. P G​

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You have eased my concern immensely, thank you!
Your articulation demonstrates to me you are not some off-shore outsourced business where I would agree payment and receive a poor service. 
Thanks again!

D.W.

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Thank you for your additional comments. I wanted to let you know that the planning committee decided to REFUSE this application. We are obviously very happy about this and think it is largely because of the letter you wrote for us. So thank you very much! I am still trying to find out the grounds for refusal by the committee but I do know that there were 5 objection letters, including ours, and 2 letters in support.
 
The owner will no doubt re-apply for planning permission....last week, she had a 2m fence put up between the existing house and the eastern half of the garden (where she applied for permission to build a house) - I have learnt that she plans to put her House on the market - so good riddance!

I.W.

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I found you on Google ...
​You're amazing, awesome, so astute and a star! Thank you so much!

C.C.E.

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Objecting to a ​planning application

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A powerful, effective objection should be thoroughly prepared, objective and must be based upon genuine / material reasons for refusal.  It needs to be well-presented; a coherent and well structured document which uses language familiar to Planning Officers and Councillors.

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If you really can't justify hiring a professional to assist - we understand.  With your needs in mind we have produced a simple 'Cheat Sheet' - designed to assist anyone who might want to raise an objection to a planning application.

While not nearly as comprehensive as our objectors guide the cheat sheet includes handy pointers, tips and tricks to help you on your journey to preparing a planning objection.

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In case it's not already obvious... All we do is advise on planning applications, all day, week-in, week-out!

We are aware that development and planning is a complex environment with technical nuances and tricky jargon - so we try to keep our services simple.  Aside from our core offer we are able to offer a wide range of additional professional services, including:
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As an RICS practice (Chartered Surveyors) we can even provide licensed access (previously known as 'direct professional access') to Barristers' Chambers - which is particularly useful where an objection warrants a really heavy hitting legal opinion!

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