Example Letter - 3

Important: Avoid copying messages word-for-word. Identical submissions will only be counted once.

For example, if 20 people send the same text, it will still be treated as a single response.

To make sure your perspective is recognised, take a moment to personalise your message. Explain how this issue has affected you or your household, describe its impact on your daily routine, and share your thoughts on the risks of Asphalt production so close to homes, schools, and sensitive wildlife habitats.

Your individual story carries weight, so ensure it comes through clearly in your response.

Example Email/Letter to - Hertfordshire County Council Spatial Planning department spatialplanning@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Dear Planning Officer,

I am writing to object to the proposed asphalt plant at the B.P. Mitchell Inert Recycling Centre, Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, SG14 2NR. I strongly disagree with the Planning Agent’s claim that this facility would be “ancillary” to the site’s existing waste management use.

My reasons for objection are as follows:

Asphalt production is a standalone industrial activity, not a minor or supportive extension of inert waste recycling.

The proposal represents a material change of use, introducing a new industrial process that cannot be covered by existing permissions and therefore requires full planning scrutiny and public consultation.

The plant creates significant environmental and community impacts, including:

Air pollution, odour, and noise from the processing of Asphalt
Industrial and visual intensification close to homes, schools and wildlife areas

I respectfully urge the Planning Authority to reject the claim that this development is ancillary to the existing use.

The proposed asphalt plant is a distinct industrial operation and should require a separate planning application, full environmental assessment, and full public engagement.

Thank you for considering my objection.

Yours sincerely,

[Name]