How to comment on an application

• Comments may be made by anyone, regardless of whether they are consulted individually. We welcome any comments, whether in support of an application or objecting to it, although the Council can only take account of "planning considerations". These include matters like the effect on traffic or parking, the appearance of the proposal, overlooking or disturbance, loss of light or privacy, impact on the local environment and whether the proposed use is suitable. We cannot take into account matters like private disputes between neighbours, matters covered by leases or covenants, the impact of construction work, and competition between firms.
• A 'Duty Planner' will normally be available to answer general planning enquiries between 10am and 1pm daily at the Malvern Customer Service Centre.

We are on hand to explain proposals and give advice on how to make representations. Comments should be submitted as soon as possible, although the Council will take into account any representations received up to the date it makes a decision. Comments should be made in writing, by individual letter or petition.

Comments can also be made online by using the Public Access for Planning system. To do this - firstly find the application you are interested in and use the Submit Comments button.

• Senior officers make decisions on minor or non-controversial applications, but if the application is to be decided by the Area Development Control Committees any planning comments will be reported and drawn to their attention before a decision is made. The Committees agendas are published at least 5 working days in advance. The meetings are held in public. (You can inspect a copy of the Committee Reports under Documents.) The council operate 'public speaking' at the Area Planning Committee Meetings. ·If you have made written comments, we will normally write to you to let you know the time and venue of the meeting.
• It is not possible to respond individually to comments, but if you have commented, you will be informed of the Council's decision and any conditions that may have been placed on a permission. Only the applicant can appeal against the decision but, if an appeal is made, you will be notified and will then have the opportunity of making further representations to the Government Planning Inspector dealing with the appeal.