Choose the correct function from the list for each question.
1. If planning decisions take account of a wider range of evidence, the resulting developments may be more appropriate for the area.
2. I don’t really agree. Planning decisions cannot simply be based on the opinions of nearby residents.
3. That may be true, but planning decisions also have to take account of wider needs, such as housing, transport and employment.
4. Personally, I think local people should have a meaningful opportunity to comment on major developments.
5. There are a number of factors that planners have to consider, including design, traffic, housing needs and the impact on neighbouring properties.
6. That’s an interesting question. The planning system is quite complicated.
7. What’s your view on the way planning applications are dealt with?
8. I’m not happy about the amount of technical information people have to work through when they want to comment on a planning application.
9. One way of dealing with this would be to make planning information easier for ordinary residents to understand.
10. I suggest that consultation meetings should be held at times when working people can attend.
11. I’m sorry. I misunderstood the consultation deadline and missed the opportunity to submit my comments.
12. I agree. Local knowledge can sometimes reveal problems that aren’t obvious from the plans.
13. Could you clarify what you mean by a ‘meaningful opportunity’ to comment?