How we decide on planning applications

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• We will write to any affected property owners inviting them to comment.
• Where relevant, we'll advertise the application on site and in the local media.
• We will visit the site and surroundings to assess the impact of the application.
• We will assess the proposal against national and local planning policies, taking into account comments received and any relevant documents.
• The decision on whether or not to grant the application will either be made by a planning officer or by the relevant planning committee. 
• Where the application is to be decided by the one of the council's committees the meeting agendas will be available a week before the meeting. Meetings are open to the public. We'll notify the applicant and agent about a week before to let them know the details of the committee meeting. Details of .
• We can grant permission, with appropriate conditions if necessary, or refuse permission.  We'll give reasons for our decision based on relevant planning issues. 
• We will publish the decision on this website and notify the applicant or agent of the decision. Search for the decision using the application number or address.
• The applicant has a right to appeal a refusal or any conditions associated with approval. Appeal a planning decision are dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate. .