You may comment or object on a current planning application even if you have not been consulted. If you would like to do so, use any one of the methods listed below:

• in writing, by letter or email, addressed to the relevant area team admin assistant or planning officer (if known).See area planning teams to find out who this is.
• comment online by selecting the application in public access.  Please note public access will be unavailable from Tuesday 30th September until Thursday 2nd October 2008 due to a database upgrade.

In order for your comments or objections to be registered, and for us to be able to send you further correspondence relating to the application, you must include:

• your name
• your contact address
• the reference number of the application (if known)
• or the address of the property to which your comments relate to
• your comments and or objections

We will publish responses to this consultation on the website, removing certain personal information (namely your telephone number, email address and signature) contained within.

By sending your comments you confirm that you agree to this and that you accept legal responsibility for your comments.

Also your comments will be placed on the planning application file, which is available for inspection on request.

We will aim to acknowledge your comments within five working days of receipt.