I've just received a letter from Surrey Heath Borough Council notifying me
that a neighbouring property (facing us directly across the road) that's
just been sold, is the subject of a Full Planning Application.

The developer wants to erect a three storey house, and a double garage with
habitable accommodation above it, to replace an existing chalet bungalow and
a single storey garage. (I haven't seen the details yet - council offices
don't open till 2 January(!) - but I suspect that some large mature trees
will require to be removed - without TPOs I believe).

This is in a rural area consisting of around 20 chalet bungalows (of which
ours is one) built in the 1950s and '60s.; none of which exceed 5m in
height. We are also in the Thames Basin Special Protection Area, which means
that there are restrictions on the number of dwellings allowed.

So...I intend to write to the Council objecting to the application
(following the procedure outlined in their letter).

I'd be very interested in any advice/experiences you can offer, especially
about how best to object and any sources of useful information I can access
on the web or elsewhere.

Many thanks