Appeal Representation | Objection Letter

Get Help With Your Appeal Objection Comments

Residents still have a say

Flagship has appealed Breckland Council’s refusal of the Abbey Estate regeneration plans.

Residents, homeowners, tenants, businesses and people affected by the proposals can still submit comments to the Planning Inspectorate.

Your comments do not need to be perfect or formal. They just need to explain, clearly and honestly, how the proposals could affect your home, family, wellbeing or community.

Key details

Appeal reference: 6008208
Planning application reference: 3PL/2024/0394/O
Site: Abbey Estate, Thetford
Deadline for comments: 24 June 2026

How to submit your comments

Appeal comments should be submitted through the official Planning Inspectorate online portal, not by emailing Breckland Council, AAG, or posting on Facebook.

Use the Planning Inspectorate comment portal here:

https://appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/enter-appeal-reference

You will need to enter the appeal reference number:

6008208

Late comments are not usually accepted, so please do not leave it until the last day.

Before submitting, you may want to prepare your comments in a separate document first, then copy and paste them into the online form.

What to write about

Your comments are strongest when they are personal, specific and linked to the real impact on your life.

You may want to explain:

  • how long you have lived on or been connected to the Abbey Estate

  • whether you are a tenant, homeowner, private renter, garage holder, local business owner, family member or supporter

  • how the proposals could affect your home, family, health, wellbeing, parking, access, local services, neighbours or support networks

  • whether you rely on a garage, parking space, front garden, green space, safe access route, nearby family, carers or neighbours

  • whether anyone in your household is elderly, disabled, vulnerable, has health needs, mobility needs, caring responsibilities, or would struggle with disruption

  • how years of building work, noise, dust, traffic, uncertainty or possible relocation could affect daily life

  • whether you feel there is enough clear information about rehousing, returning, compensation, phasing, parking, garages or resident protections

In your comments, clearly say that you “object to the appeal and want the Planning Inspectorate to uphold Breckland Council’s refusal”. You should also include your full name and address.

Please do not copy someone else’s comments word for word. Personal comments written in your own words are more useful than identical copied letters.

Anything you submit will be shared with Flagship and Breckland Council, so only include personal details you are comfortable sharing with them.

Suggested structure

You do not need to follow this exactly, but it may help you organise your comments.

1. Start with your position

Say that you object to the appeal and want Breckland Council’s refusal upheld.

2. Explain who you are

Say whether you live on the estate, own a home, rent, hold a garage, run a business, support family locally, or have another connection to the Abbey Estate.

3. Explain your personal concerns

Write about the issues that affect you directly. Focus on your own home, household, health, parking, access, family life, neighbours, community, or support needs.

4. Explain why it matters

Say how the proposals could affect your security, wellbeing, daily routine, family, support network, or ability to remain connected to the community.

5. End with your request

Ask the Planning Inspectorate to dismiss the appeal and uphold Breckland Council’s refusal.

Need help?

Abbey Action Group can help if you:

  • are unsure what to write

  • need help understanding the appeal process

  • want support putting your concerns into words

  • want someone to proofread your draft before you submit it

  • do not feel confident using the online portal

  • have accessibility or language needs

AAG can help you prepare your comments, but your submission should reflect your own views and personal circumstances.

Contact AAG for support:
info@abbeyactiongroup.co.uk
or message us on Facebook.