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Should you wish to comment on a current application, you can use our online form please ensure that your representation is made before the publicity expiry date. Any comments received before the expiry of the public consultation period will be taken into consideration when the application is determined.

In the event of the link above being unavailable and you would like to comment on a planning application, please send an email listing your comments and clearly stating the application location or number.

All comments should be put in writing. If you prefer to write a letter rather than use the online form please address your letter to the Director of Planning and Transport Services and send or deliver to the Town Hall Annexe, St Stephens Road Bournemouth BH2 6EA .If you require an acknowledgement please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your letter.  If you wish to be notified of the decision to grant or refuse the application you should enclose a second stamped addressed envelope. You can expect details of the decision to be available to view in the Planning Register 8 to 13 weeks after the application was submitted. 

The majority of planning applications are determined under delegated powers. Where 10 or more adverse comments from different addresses or a petition of 20 or more signatures (from different households) are received the application may need to be determined by the Planning Board if the Planning Officer recommends granting the application.  Ward Councillors can also request that an application is determined by the Planning Board.  The Scheme of Delegation sets out in further details when an application has to be referred to the Planning Board for decision.

What Issues Can Be Taken Into Account?

Only comments relating to relevant planning issues can be considered. These include things such as:

• Possible conflict with planning policies for the area.
• The height of a proposed building and whether it would overshadow neighbouring properties to an unreasonable extent.
• Any increase in noise and disturbance or traffic levels resulting from a new building, or change of use of an existing building or land.
• The appearance of the proposed building and whether it would look out of character with neighbouring properties.
• Other issues such as loss of a view or devaluation of property, are not considered to be valid reasons for objecting to a planning application.

Due to the volume received, comments cannot be replied to. Further information can be viewed in the 'How to Comment on a Planning Application' leaflet.

If you require any further information and advice, please contact Planning & Transport Customer Services on telephone 01202 451323 or email planning@bournemouth.gov.uk

Important Notice

Representations received will be open to inspection by anyone requesting them.  They are not published on the internet at the present time although it is intended that comments relating to current applications will be made available for viewing online in the future.

Please be aware information you submit as part of an application, or in any communication that forms part of the Register, e.g. letters of representation, Supporting Planning Statements, will be made available on the Council’s website. In view of this you may wish to avoid disclosing information of a sensitive or personal nature such as your personal telephone number and/or email address. Alternatively you may wish to submit such information to the Council separately, so that it can be used by Council officers for contact purposes but will not appear on the Council’s website.

In view of the Council’s intention to publish information to its website you should ensure that your communications with the Council do not contain any unlawful, defamatory, obscene or offensive material.