My objection was to the application submitted to the council and (in my opinion) it's clear of compliance with planning policy. Whether I desire the applicant's business or not is pretty much irrelevant to the planning decision.

Speculating on how I would react to a hypothetical application is not something I spend my time thinking about. When somebody else applies we'll see how honest I am.

If I think any future application complies with planning policy, is a good design and an appropriate use of the building then I will write in support just as quickly as I would write to object - I have done so in the past for several other local applications on the HOP parade.

Planners, as I understand it, have to make factual interpretations of planning policy. There is little allowance, if any, for editorial opinion otherwise the decision would be open for appeal.