Examples of material planning considerations include, but are not restricted to, the following:
- Local/Government Planning Policy and Guidance
- Highway safety and traffic levels
- Flood risk
- Impact on the appearance of the area
- Design, appearance, layout and materials
- Overlooking and loss of privacy
- Loss of light or overshadowing
- Noise, disturbance and smells resulting from the proposed development
- Conservation of buildings, trees and open land
- Need to safeguard the countryside or protected species of plant or animal
Examples of matters which are not material planning considerations include, but are not restricted to, are:
- The developer's identity, morals, motives or past record
- Effect on the value of your property
- Loss of a private view
- Inconvenience or other problems caused by building works
- Private neighbour disputes
- Impact on private drainage systems