Only certain grounds count, and most objections do not use them
What counts
Overlooking, highway safety, loss of designated open space, conservation area impact, drainage, and conflict with the local plan.
What does not
Property values, the identity of the applicant, loss of a private view, competition with an existing business, and the construction period.
How to write one
Two hundred words, one ground per paragraph, and reference the policy number. A short focused objection outweighs a page of feeling.
