Huge neighbour extension in a conservation area

[Ori8]

Hello,
The house next door has just being sold and we just received a letter from council about the planning permission. Somerset, ref n. 22/02658/FUL. There are few concerns I have but not sure what arguments & laws I can use for the council to be considered to refuse the plan. I did a quick research and I know we are in a conservation area and that house has tress, plants that go around 3/4 of the house at the moment allowing birds, butterflies and bees move to our gardens and maybe some birds nested as well. So, the first big concern is about nature; the fact that council committed to become more environment friendly and sensible about climate changes starting putting green zone everywhere and promoting wildlife..(we did planting new flowers ect) and then would approve this..? Another concern is about the aspect of house with huge extension very different from other house on that street. Another issue is about the rule of 45 degree that it seems hasn't been applied causing lack of light in the living room and garden next door and also the rear one has been planned on the shared wall without any distance and without giving any notice or talking to the neighbours before.. How should I put these comments? Can they been considered valid? Should I put all in 1 comment or better put different comments regarding each the different concerns? Sorry for the long msg but I'm not sure what I can object properly this as it's the first time happened to me and I want it to be effected.
Many thanks for your help

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What are your actual objections, how will it affect you and your property? As your post just reads like you don't want it and are coming up with various things to write.

 

[Ori8]

I thought it was clear but I ll explain better: first thing it s a conservation area concern as it ll affect all the area having less trees and green around so I just need to know if there is a particular act to quote about it or rules that say how much you can make gardens smaller for an extension in protect areas.

Second the rear extension that s is more than 3m high and doesnt apply the 45° rule and It ll overshadow our garden next to it. We ll loose light in the living room and few hours of light in the garden & living room. And again, I need to quote right rules and references and that s why I'm asking for suggestion here. It might look like a bunch of reasons because I listed the concerns I have but I'm not sure how to express them effectively in the comments referred to the application. I dont mind extensions but it' is a huge one and it will effected our outside area and area in general and I'm sure it can be amended and adjusted. Even just the 3m distance from the share walls will cause less overshadow and will help to maintain a bigger part of the garden for wildlife. As simple as that. I need suggestions for someone that had similar experience or is in the planning field and so know the laws, rules that can be applied to make this first draw/submission rejected. Thanks.

 

[^woody^]

Do not come across as a NIMBY or a disgruntled neighbour. Do not quote law if you are not legally trained, nor environmental concerns unless you can cite facts. You'll come across as a moody neighbour and your arguments will get lost.

For instance, trees can be cut down and replaced with others or other shrubs that will attract much more "wildlife".

Read the council's planning policies, that's what any application is assessed against. Look for contraventions.

Then comment only on the impact on you and your use of the property - your amenity. No personal opinion, no "I don't like it" just facts and flavour it with some colourful adjective to illustrate and add impact.

 

[jeds]

My advice is keep it simple and don't try to compose a legal document. Just say you think it is too big for the garden area and will be imposing on your property. You could also say you think it will reduce light into your garden and to your windows. This alerts the planners to the fact that you are watching, and don't like it, and that will focus the mind of the planning officer when it comes to the analysis of the proposal and the report. You don't need to tell the planner it is in a conservation area - they already know that. The planning officer should review the law and regulations and knows them better than you do. If everything is legal it might be approved, if not it won't be.