Planning application process - Coursework help needed?

Question

i need to describe 5 factors that arent considered when making a planning application??

any ideas?

no, i mean factors that arent looked at when making a planning application.

i have so far

building regulations
internal building finishes

Answer 1

Hope this is of some use:

You apply to your council for planning permission. Planning applications are decided in line with the development plan unless there are very good reasons not to do so. Points that will be looked at include the following:

number, size, layout, siting and external appearance of buildings;
proposed means of access, landscaping and impact on the neighbourhood;
availability of infrastructure, such as roads and water supply; and
proposed use of the development.
It is not necessary to make the application yourself. If you wish, you can appoint an agent (for instance, an architect, a solicitor, or a builder) to make it for you.

Anyone can make an application, irrespective of who owns the land or buildings concerned. However, if you are not the owner, or if you have only part-ownership, you have to inform the owner or those who share ownership, including any leaseholder whose lease still has seven or more years to run, and any agricultural tenant

A number of levels of administration from the individual citizen to central government and the courts can become involved in deciding planning applications. However, the local planning authority alone deals with most of them.

The process begins with an individual householder or business or other organisation deciding to develop some land or a property. The first thing to do is check with the local planning authority that the development does require planning permission. The authority planning department will be able to point out if there are any obvious problems with the proposal, and perhaps suggest adjustments which could help to gain the permission.

If there is much detail to be looked into, it may be sensible to make an 'outline' application first. If that is approved a more detailed application, with full architect's drawings, can be put forward later.

The local planning authority will aim to determine a planning appliation within eight weeks of it being validated. However, they may request to extend this period. For example, this could occur if the issues involved are complex or a lot of people are affected by the proposed development.

When a refusal results, the applicant has the option of lodging an appeal. This will be heard and decided by a Planning Inspector. On rare occasions the original application will be 'called in' or the decision on appeal will be 'recovered' for the Secretary of State to make a decision based on an inspector's report.

An appeal can also be lodged if the permission is granted subject to conditions to which the applicant objects or if the local planning authority fail to determine the application within the eight week period (or the agreed deadline if this period was extended

If the council refuses permission or imposes conditions, it must give written reasons.

If you are unhappy or unclear about the reasons for refusal or the conditions imposed, talk to staff at the planning department.

Ask them if changing your plans might make a difference. If your application has been refused, you may be able to submit another application with modified plans free of charge within 12 months of the decision on your first application.

Alternatively, if you think the council's decision is unreasonable, you may wish to consider appealing to the First Secretary of State.

You can also appeal if the council does not issue a decision within eight weeks (known as non-determination). Unless you have agreed in writing to an extension of that period. If you appeal, your application will be out of the council's hands.

Appeals are intended as a last resort and they take several months to decide. It may be quicker to discuss with the council whether changes to your proposal would make it more acceptable or, in cases of non-determination, when your application might be decided if you choose not to appeal.

Answer 2

Do you mean what factors that are not considered as valid objections?

- Loss of private view as a result of a proposed development
- The effect of a development might have on property values
- Matters relating to Building Regulations or other legislations (which will be dealt with by building control and/or other bodies)
- Comments on Certificate of Lawful Use or Development that are based purely on planning merits, and not relevant to specific facts

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- Internal layout (assuming not listed building, if so will be looked at under a separate listed building consent)
- Construction details (in as far as it doesn't affect external finishes)
- Energy/power supply