The planner
I own a field next to a boatyard and want to develop it for moorings and holiday chalets. The planning officer I met told me my proposal was in line with policy, confirming this in writing. At considerable expense, I then submitted a planning application and was astonished when it was refused. Can you advise me? - JF, Suffolk
This is an all too familiar problem caused by inexperienced officers who do not properly investigate the policy framework. Seek a meeting with the council's development manager and ask for an explanation. If you still think you have not been fairly treated, ask your local councillor to investigate your case. I suggest you ask an experienced planning consultant to review the reasons for the