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Public Participation at Planning Applications Committee Meetings

Public Participation At Planning Applications Committee Meetings
The Council has a public participation scheme which allows members of the public and representatives of amenity groups, residents' associations and business associations to speak in objection to some planning applications.

Applications which are being determined by the Planning Applications Committee are eligible for public speaking if one of the following criteria is met:

For an application for a development within an urban or village settlement:

• 10 or more written objections from separate households or businesses have been received at least 14 days before the date of the Committee meeting;
• a petition, signed by more than 50 signatories, including addresses, objecting to the application has been received at least 14 days before the date of the Committee meeting.

For an application for a development outside an urban or village settlement:

• 5 or more written objections from separate households or businesses;
• a petition signed by more than 25 signatories, including addresses, objecting to the application.

Useful Leaflets to download

• Public Participation at Planning Committee Meetings - Planning Applicant Opens in a new window
• Speaking at Planning Application Committee Opens in a new window
• Public Participation at Planning Committee Meetings - Planning Application Objector Opens in a new window
• Public Participation at Planning Committee Meetings - Planning Application Registered Organisation Opens in a new window

In addition, a representative of an amenity group, residents' association or business association, registered with the Council*, may be eligible to speak on an application.

* To register your organisation with the Council an application form can be obtained from Committee Services on 01276 707335 or email committee.services@surreyheath.gov.uk.

An objector can only speak by prior arrangement. Where an objector speaks on an application, the applicant or agent will also be given the opportunity to address the Committee (again by prior arrangement).

For further information, including leaflets on any of the above, please contact Surrey Heath House, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3HD, or telephone 01276 707335, fax 01276 707446 or email committee.services@surreyheath.gov.uk.