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Planning application information and comments on-line
"Public Access" for planning is an on-line Internet service that allows you to view details of planning applications being considered by the Council as well as some planning history. You can monitor the progress of an application, submit comments about the application, search a constantly updated list of applications received and decided each week, view details of some historic applications, and view property details by reference to a map. By clicking on the "Associated Documents" tab within Public Access, you can view current planning application documents on-line . These include plans, application forms, and decision documents that have been received in the last 6 months.
PLEASE NOTE: PUBLIC ACCESS IS NOT PART OF THE GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL WEBSITE
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Important - Copyright Notice
Planning application information submitted to the Council is protected by the Copyright Acts (Section 47, 1988 Act). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
If you link to Public Access you have acknowledged that you have read, understood and agree to the copyright and other limitations.
PLEASE NOTE: PUBLIC ACCESS IS NOT PART OF THE GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL WEBSITE
Limitations
The service continues to be developed, but at the present time no constraint information or associated documents are available online. Please contact our offices for details of associated documents, such as the planning applications and plans and the constraints that may apply, such as Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Orders, Listed Buildings etc. Details about previous planning applications are currently provided from 1992 onwards.
The online planning history contained within the site at present is incomplete and should not be relied upon in connection with a property transaction. Anyone wishing to obtain planning information for this purpose are advised to carry out a local land charges search through the City Council's Local Land Charges Section or the National Land Information Service (NLIS) (http://www.nlis.org.uk/|) using one of the official Licensed Channels. No responsibility will be taken for any errors or omissions in the planning history information obtained from 'Public Access'. Similarly the information contained within Public Access does not constitute in any way a formal notification of a planning decision, and as such any actions taken as a result of information displayed on the site are undertaken entirely at the viewer's own risk.
Under normal circumstances the new planning application information will be able to be viewed within 5 working days of receipt of the application. If this is not available you may wish to try a few days later, or alternatively you will be able to view the planning application information in addition to the plans and associated documents at Gloucester City Council, during normal office hours. Gloucester City Council reserve the right to remove or not display certain planning application information for confidentiality or other reasons.
How do I comment on Planning Applications via Public Access?
If you wish to make a representation, either just to comment or in support or objection to an application for planning permission, you can do this via Public Access.
When the planning application details are selected in the Public Access system a button appears in the top right corner "Submit Comments", click on this and follow the instructions. Please note, this only appears for planning applications that are current and fall within the valid publicity period.
When considering an application, the Council has to balance people's rights to use or develop their property against public interests and concerns.
There are a number of issues that are taken into account:
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the City Local Plan and County Structure Plan policies
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Government guidance
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case law and previous decisions
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effect on the enjoyment of neighbouring properties
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design, appearance and layout
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conservation of the built and natural environment
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highway safety and traffic
The following are irrelevant in reaching planning decisions:
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loss of view over other people's land
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effect on the value of property
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possible future development
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developer's motives
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private property rights (e.g. boundaries or access)
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matters covered by other laws, e.g. alcohol licences
Gloucester City Council encourages public participation in planning and your views and comments on planning applications are welcomed. If you, or any other person wishes to make representations to the Council about the application(s), you can send them electronically via Public Access or email or send them in the post, within the three weeks statutory publicity period.
You may also wish to contact your local Councillor to put forward a representation. If you prefer to make your representations in writing, please quote the application number and clearly explain your objections, comments or support. All comments received are open to public inspection. Gloucester City Council can provide details of the "Planning Aid" service for anyone who seeks further assistance in making representations on planning matters.
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