Doncaster Council

What is taken into account?

Certain planning related considerations may be taken into account, where applicable, by the case officer when making a recommendation on your application. These are known as 'material considerations', and may include some of the following:

• Design and layout.
• Planning related comments or objections made by interested parties/consultees.
• The Council's policies outlined in the Unitary Development Plan.
• Other planning policies or guidance.
• Impact on the surrounding area particularly neighbouring properties.
• Site history/previous appeal decisions.
• Hours of operations.
• Likelihood of nuisance (e.g. noise).
• Other matters considered relevant to the individual application.           

Matters raised which are not planning related, will not be considered. These may include such as the following: 

• Moral issues.
• Other non-planning related legislation.
• Financial loss/devaluation of property.
• Loss of view.
• Ownership of land/property
• Personal circumstances