Objecting to planning application

[boxingbig]

Has anyone ever won a case objecting to someone building houses in their back garden ?
If so how ?

[R1Geezer]

Yes, happens all the time. You have to put together a constructive case with good reasons and evidence to object.

[buildersmate]

Just don't try objecting on the grounds that 'it will spoil my view'. The Town & Country Planning Act is not there to maintain your current view.
You will have to construct an objection based reminding the planners about non-adherence to the policies in the council's local plan (though the planners will assess this anyway) and/or strength of local feeling about the need for more development in that community (increasingly this is carrying more weight - and local consultation is required). It depends on the scale / impact of the development and the nature of what they propose to build.

[johnny37]

Im not a planning expert but the following might help.

Back gardens are a sore point t. I have a side drive biig enough to get a fire engine downbut it would not be allowed. The main reason would be over development. Local feeling does not really come into it. If the application does not comply with planning bylaws then it should be turned down. Its not enough to say 'Its too big'. How big is big? Most of us are layment and rely on planning departments to do this job for us. However, the more objections the more likely it is to be rejected. I have always found planning officers very helpful. Give them a ring and ask them if they are going to support it (or not). Then ask them what reasons you can use in your objection. Its their job to advise you. Ask them about (1) the 45 degree rule (2) density (3) overbearing on adjacent properties (4) visual impact on street (5) are there any trees which could be made a subject of a preservation order (6) access for emergency vehicles (6) building line.

Unfortunately you have to show your name and address on the objection.