Objection templates

Use these starting points to write your own response. Read the full application first, replace every bracketed field and keep only points that reflect your concerns and can be supported by evidence.

Full application reference and consultation deadline: to be confirmed. Check the Planning page for verified details before submitting. This website does not send comments to the council for you.

For the online planning portal

Copy and personalise the text below for the application’s comments box. Enter your contact details in the fields requested by the portal.

I object to application [FULL APPLICATION REFERENCE] for [PROPOSAL] at [SITE ADDRESS].

My principal concerns are [LIST THE PLANNING MATTERS RELEVANT TO YOUR OBJECTION]. In particular, [EXPLAIN THE IMPACT, THE LOCATION AFFECTED AND THE EVIDENCE OR APPLICATION DOCUMENT YOU RELY ON].

[ADD YOUR OWN LOCAL OBSERVATIONS AND EXPLAIN WHY THE SUBMITTED MEASURES DO NOT RESOLVE YOUR CONCERNS.]

For these reasons, I ask Wealden District Council to refuse this application.

For an email objection

To: [COUNCIL EMAIL ADDRESS — VERIFY ON THE APPLICATION PAGE]
Subject: Objection to [FULL APPLICATION REFERENCE] — [SITE / PROPOSAL]

Dear Planning Officer,

I object to planning application [FULL APPLICATION REFERENCE] for [PROPOSAL] at [SITE ADDRESS]. My name is [FULL NAME] and my address is [FULL POSTAL ADDRESS AND POSTCODE].

My planning reasons are:

Landscape and visual impact
[Describe the harm to rural character, relevant views or landscape features. Identify supporting plans or assessments.]

Noise and residential amenity
[Explain concerns using the noise assessment, proposed operating arrangements and affected homes.]

Traffic and access
[Explain concerns about construction traffic, access and highway safety using the transport documents and local observations.]

Ecology and heritage
[Identify relevant habitats, trees, hedgerows or listed-building settings, and explain the effects supported by the application documents.]

Other relevant matters
[Include drainage or fire-safety concerns only where relevant, explaining the evidence or information needed.]

For these reasons, I ask Wealden District Council to refuse this application. Please acknowledge receipt of my representation.

Yours faithfully,
[FULL NAME]
[FULL POSTAL ADDRESS AND POSTCODE]
[DATE]

Before you submit

Remove unused sections and all bracketed instructions. Verify the full application reference, recipient and deadline. Read the council’s privacy notice and avoid including unnecessary personal information. Keep a copy and any acknowledgement.