  Adverse effects on residential amenity of neighbours by reason of among other factors, noise, disturbance, overlooking, loss of privacy, overshadowing, (but note that this does not include noise or disturbance arising from the actual execution of the works),

  Unacceptability high density / overdevelopment of the site, especially if it involves loss of garden land or the open aspects of the neighbourhood (so called garden grabbing);

  Visual impact of the development

  Effect of the development on the character of the neighbourhood

  Design (including bulk and massing, detailing and materials, if these form part of the application)

  The proposed development is overbearing, out of scale, or out of character in terms of its

appearance compared with existing development within the vicinity

  The loss of existing views from neighbouring properties would adversely effect the residential

amenity of neighbouring owners.

  If near a listed building, adverse effect of the development on the character and appearance of the

conservation area.

  The development would adversely affect highway safety or the convenience of road users

  Where the development is contrary to relevant council planning policy

  Where development is contrary to relevant government planning policy

  Any adverse impact to protected trees, flowers, wildlife including insects and birds

  Lack of consideration on the use of Brownfield sites.

Points Not To Focus On / Raise:

  The precise identity of the developer / community group in which this development aims to cover

  The racial or ethnic origin or the developer / community group

  The sexual orientation or religious beliefs, political views, affiliations or any other personal attributes

of the developer / community group

  The reasons or motives of the applicant in applying for planning permission (if the development is

thought to be purely speculative)

  Any profit likely to be made by the applicant

  The behaviour of the applicant

  Nuisance of annoyance previously caused by the applicant

  Concerns about possible future development of the site (in addition to what has been proposed)

  Any effects on the value on neighbouring properties.

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