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POINTERS... #2

How long do I have to object to a planning application?

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If you need assistance with any of these issues - or you think there is definitely is cause for concern - we can provide swift, expert assistance to ensure the issues are confronted with maximum impact in as short a time-frame as possible.  Why not send us an enquiry to see what we can do for you?  Or you may be interested in our e-book which will provide helpful advice.

The clock is ticking!

In short, the usual time for a council to determine a regular application is a period of up to 8 weeks (13 weeks for major applications). 

There is a 4 week 'consultation period' which opens soon after the application is validated.  This 'window' is the period of time that the public and other 'consultees' can respond to the council with their representations about the planning application (i.e. in support, an objection or providing other information).


You will undoubtedly have been made aware of an application by either a site notice, a news paper advertisement or a direct mailing from the council.  Any one of these notifications will advice on the 'consultation period'.  You MUST get your objection* in to the council within that 28 day window...

*However it is also important to note that the planning officer is DUTY BOUND to consider all information received throughout the whole determination period... that said, if your letter arrives at the end of the period it may be too late already...  

So... if the consultation window is open - submit your objection immediately... 

If you have missed the window - submit your objection immediately!!! 


If a decision has been made - it is already too late... and the option for recourse is severely limited.
If you need urgent professional assistance and time is fast running out - contact us without delay!
If you fear that you've missed the boat - DON'T PANIC - all may not be lost...
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About this site

This website and associated online services are provided by The Planning Objection Company Ltd (trading as iObject.co.uk).  The business was founded in 2012 to provide a dedicated planning objection advice and consultancy service - specifically helping those people wishing to oppose planning proposals.

Planning applications submitted throughout the UK are able to be challenged by members of the public for a wide variety of reasons.  However, how this is best achieved is generally unclear and can be extremely daunting to the uninitiated.  We are planning consultants who specialise in helping people to get their views heard during the planning application phase of building and development projects.  We currently cover the English and Welsh planning systems - which are governed by the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (As amended) and by various National Planning Policy Guidance, along with statute and related policies.  Local plans and planning authorities also have their own individual planning policies that add additional layers of complexity to the objection and representation process. 

​We are here to make the objection process simple, concise and straightforward - enabling our customers to build the best possible case for halting inappropriate development.

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About us

​Our team comprises private practice Professional Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Professional Members of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), planning officers and independent planning specialists.  

The company is proud to offer professional, ethical and bespoke, situation-appropriate advice.  We are managed in accordance within the strict codes of professional conduct set out by both RICS and RTPI.    
  
We operate from offices around England and deal with a wide variety of planning matters on a daily basis.  We understand the planning system, know many of the planners involved and the appropriate way to enable our customers to make a professional objection to a planning application. 

We insist on giving impartial, honest advice as part of providing our services and operate a strict system of client confidentiality and conflict avoidance. Our customers receive professional advice that is tailored to the planning application they want to object to.

The Legal Bit

The Planning Objection Company Ltd. (trading as iObject.co.uk)
Registered in England No. 09011392
Registered Address: The Old Workshop, Churchinford, Taunton, TA3 7RR
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • We're recruiting!
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility
    • Terms of service
  • Our services...
    • E-BOOK - How to object to planning applications - A Guide
    • The FREE planning objection cheat sheet - basic advice and tips for your planning objection
    • The FREE planning objection cheat sheet Permitted Development Edition
    • Professional Planning Objection Services - Start here!
  • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Pointers...
    • What are valid reasons for objecting to a planning application?
    • How long do I have to object against a planning application
    • What are legitimate objections to a planning application?
    • Can a tenant object to a planning application?
    • How many objections are needed to stop a planning application?
    • Sample letter of objection to a planning application