Planning Appeals

When can appeals be made?

The applicant can appeal against decisions made by the Borough Council if s/he considers the refusal of permission or conditions imposed are unreasonable, or if a determination has not been made within a statutory period (usually eight weeks). The issuing of an enforcement notice can also be appealed against.

What should I consider before making an appeal?

Before appealing, applicants or their agents are advised to ask for a meeting with the planning case officer to discuss the grounds for refusal of planning permission.

They may wish to follow this up with the submission of a pre-application enquiry with a view to submitting a new application. In certain instances re-submission of an application will not require an additional planning fee.

How can I make an appeal?

An appeal is made to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) and can take the form of:

Written representation.
Public inquiry.
Informal hearing.

You can submit an appeal online via the Planning Portal or appeal forms can be obtained from The Planning Inspectorate

Advice and guidance on appeals are available on the Planning Portal. All appeal documentation can be viewed via the planning portal.

Please note that costs can be awarded against either party if they are deemed to have acted unreasonably.

Where can I find a list of appeals?

A list of planning appeals can be viewed online using PublicAccess.
A list of enforcement appeals can be viewed via the Planning Portal
A weekly list of planning and enforcement appeals is also published on this website