Comments which are relevant to planning issues are known as material considerations.
Please note that all comments must be accompanied by your name and full postal address. Comments on applications should list clearly any issues of concern.
The Council is required to take decisions on planning applications in accordance with the provisions of the South Ayrshire Local Development Plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
‘Material considerations’ are not defined by legislation, but over time, legal precedent has indicated that they should relate to the proposed development and the use of land. More information on material considerations can be found in Annex A of Circular 3/2013 Development Management Procedures.
The most common material considerations may include the following, although the list is not exhaustive:
Matters which cannot normally be taken into account may include:
Your comments cannot be treated as confidential.
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