Torridge

District Council is introducing a new system of communicating local planning

applications to the people most affected by the proposals – the immediate

neighbours.

 

This

system will include direct notification of planning applications to neighbours

that may be affected by a planning application providing them with the opportunity

to make timely representation prior to the planning application decision.

 

Cllr Hugo

Barton, Chair of Plans Committee, said, “This is I believe a positive way

forward in ensuring that those affected by potential development will be made

aware of such proposals earlier in the process and be able to comment should

they so wish. We’re actually increasing our communications with our residents –

we are continuing to advertise major and statutory applications in the press, we’ll

continue with site notices and a weekly list of all planning applications can

be found on Torridge District Council’s website.”