Before you can comment on a planning application online, you must register for a Public Access account.

Register for a Public Access account

If you need help using Public Access, please read our user guide:

If you experience any issues using Public Access, please complete our feedback form to report them.

How do I make a comment?

You can comment online via Public Access or by post:

East Hampshire planning applications

South Downs National Park planning applications

Comment by post: Planning Services, EHDC, PO Box 310, Petersfield, GU32 9HN.

Make sure you include your name, address and details of the planning application your comments relate to. Anonymous comments will not be considered.

You will be able to check that your comments have been received by looking online.

How are my comments processed?

Any comments you make will be published on the council's website and will be available for the public to view. Please only include information that you are happy to be made public. Comments containing discriminatory, offensive or defamatory content will not be published.

Comments submitted online through Public Access or by post become public documents and cannot be treated as confidential, in accordance with the Local Government Act 2000.

Your name and address will not be published. For more information, please see the council's privacy policy.

We aim to publish comments on our website within five working days of receipt.

What can I comment on?

A planning officer can consider your concerns relating to:

  • The effect on a neighbour's daylight, sunlight or privacy
  • The impact on traffic, road access, parking and servicing
  • The appearance, bulk or height of the proposed development
  • Impacts such as noise generated by the proposed development
  • The potential loss of a valued local service or use, such as a shop or a residential flat.

The council cannot consider non-planning issues such as:

  • The effect on property values
  • Competition between rival businesses
  • Party wall disputes and fire escape matters
  • Moral and religious issues.

We cannot refuse permission for a scheme because of construction noise but we can restrict the hours of work to reduce disturbance to residents and other neighbours.

Discriminatory comments

If you choose to comment on an application, please be aware that placing or publishing discriminatory comments is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.

The Act protects individuals from discrimination based on sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age.

Any such comments will be removed from our website and the individuals will be reported to the Police.

Application notifications

If you receive a notification about an application, please allow up to two hours for all documents to become available. Some require manual processing before they can be viewed. If documents are missing, please check again later.

Weekly lists

Need some help?

If you experience any technical issues, such as registration or access problems, please contact us.