How to object to the planning application

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Subject: Objection to Blackheath Station Car Park Development – Local Resident

Dear Councillors,

I’m writing to express my strong objection to the proposed development at Blackheath Station Car Park.

As a nearby resident ([insert your street]), I am deeply concerned about the scale of the buildings, the loss of light and privacy, and the impact this will have on traffic and parking on our already congested streets. This proposal is completely out of keeping with the character of our conservation village.

I hope you will support the local community and oppose this application.

Kind regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]

Subject: Objection to Car Park Development – Impact on John Ball School

Dear Councillors,

I am the parent of a child at John Ball Primary School and would like to object to the proposed development at the station car park site.

The plans show new buildings directly overlooking the playgrounds and classrooms. There is also no provision for fire assembly, and school drop-offs will be affected by the loss of parking and increased construction traffic. These are serious safeguarding issues.

Please ensure these concerns are properly addressed and help protect our school community.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Child’s Class, if applicable]

Subject: Objection to Development – Harm to Local Trade & Market Access

Dear Councillors,

As a business owner / market trader in Blackheath, I am writing to object to the proposed development at the station car park.

The loss of parking and poor access for market traders and deliveries would make it extremely difficult to continue operating effectively. Blackheath’s economy depends on footfall and ease of access – this scheme threatens both.

Please support a version of development that protects local businesses and the character of our village.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Business or Stall Name]

Subject: Objection – Risk to Blackheath Farmers’ Market

Dear Councillors,

I am a regular visitor to the Blackheath Farmers’ Market and would like to raise my concerns about the development plans for the car park.

[Add a sentence about why you love the market]

The proposed market space is much smaller and doesn’t appear to provide adequate access for traders. Without careful planning, the market could be lost – and with it, a vital part of village life.

I hope you will support a version of the scheme that protects this valuable community space.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]

Subject: Objection to Car Park Development – Conservation Concerns

Dear Councillors,

I am writing as someone who values and supports Blackheath’s heritage and conservation status.

[Optional: any relevant experience or connection to conservation]

The scale and design of the proposed development is entirely out of character with the surrounding area. It would harm the historic setting and set a worrying precedent for future planning decisions.

Please help preserve Blackheath’s unique identity and reject this application in its current form.

Kind regards,
[Your Name]

[Your Address]

Subject: Objection to Development – Visitor

Dear Councillors,

I am writing to formally object to the proposed development on the grounds that it will significantly increase the demand for parking in Blackheath Village, particularly as it involves the loss of the Station Car Park.

As a regular visitor to the village, I often meet friends in Blackheath for coffee and take the opportunity to support local shops during my visits. I am concerned that the removal of the Station Car Park will make parking increasingly difficult, requiring additional time spent searching for a space. This inconvenience may ultimately discourage me from continuing my visits to the area.

Unfortunately, public transport is not a viable option for me, which makes access to adequate parking essential.

I urge the Council to require the developer to include additional parking spaces in the proposal to help mitigate the impact on residents, visitors, and local businesses.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

[Your Address]

Subject: Objection to Development – Environmental Advocate

Dear Councillors,

I am objecting to the proposed development on environmental grounds.

While the visuals show greenery and rain gardens, the plans include no clear maintenance strategy or long-term sustainability commitment. Without guarantees, this could become another case of “greenwashing.”

Any new development in a conservation village must take climate and biodiversity seriously — not just in appearance but in practice.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

[Your Address]

Subject: Objection – Access and Parking Concerns for Mobility Users

Dear Councillors,

I object to the proposed development at Blackheath Station Car Park due to the serious lack of parking and drop-off space for residents with mobility needs.

The plans remove most parking and provide no guarantee of accessible alternatives. This makes the station, school and market far less usable for those of us who rely on car access.

[Optional: share your personal experience]

Please ensure any development is inclusive and meets accessibility standards.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]