Commenting on a Planning Application
Should you wish to object or comment on a planning application these guidelines may be of assistance.
Basildon council prefers comments to be made via its online planning portal and we would encourage this approach. However, it is possible to comment via email or letter, as we have shown below.
Basildon council prefers comments to be made via its online planning portal and we would encourage this approach. However, it is possible to comment via email or letter, as we have shown below.
Search
If you simply want to look at a planning application, go to this website page and enter a search phrase. It could be the application number if you know it, or you could search on a road name and look through the results that come back. Click on the application to open it.
planning.basildon.gov.uk/online-applications/
planning.basildon.gov.uk/online-applications/
Register
To be able to submit comments it is necessary to register.
The best place to start is at the same website page as above and click the Register button.
The best place to start is at the same website page as above and click the Register button.
Comment
If you are not logged on already, go to the website page as above and log in.
Once logged on, a page similar to this will appear. Click the Search button to find the application you are interested in. We have blanked out personal details in this example.
Open the application by clicking on it. A screen like this appears now showing the Make a Comment button.
That button will open a new page and towards the bottom the first field to complete is Commenter Type.
If you have received a letter from the council advising you of a planning application near to where you live, select Neighbour Consultation, otherwise select General Public.
The next field is Stance. Select Object, Support or Neutral. We assume that you will select Object!
For Reason for Comment select Green Belt and any of the other items you feel are appropriate.
Insert any Comments you wish to make. Tip - it might be best to write these in another programme, such a Word, and cut & paste into here. Please try to be factual, not overly emotive, non-political and don't simply say build somewhere else!
Finally click Submit. Don't forget to do this!
You will receive an email with a confirmation copy of your comments.
The next field is Stance. Select Object, Support or Neutral. We assume that you will select Object!
For Reason for Comment select Green Belt and any of the other items you feel are appropriate.
Insert any Comments you wish to make. Tip - it might be best to write these in another programme, such a Word, and cut & paste into here. Please try to be factual, not overly emotive, non-political and don't simply say build somewhere else!
Finally click Submit. Don't forget to do this!
You will receive an email with a confirmation copy of your comments.
Email or Postal Comments
If you submit a comment by email or by post, please make sure you:
1. Include the planning application number.
2. Include your full name and address.
3. Clearly state that you Object
4. Add your comments to support your objection. Please try to be factual, not overly emotive, non-political and don't simply say build somewhere else!
Send to:
[email protected]
or
Planning
Basildon Borough Council
The Basidon Centre
St. Martin's Square
Basildon
SS14 1DL
1. Include the planning application number.
2. Include your full name and address.
3. Clearly state that you Object
4. Add your comments to support your objection. Please try to be factual, not overly emotive, non-political and don't simply say build somewhere else!
Send to:
[email protected]
or
Planning
Basildon Borough Council
The Basidon Centre
St. Martin's Square
Basildon
SS14 1DL
