Planning appeals

If you are unhappy with the outcome of your application, you have the right to appeal.

You must appeal within 6 months of the date of your decision notice for planning, listed building consent and conservation area consent or within 8 weeks for advertisement consent.

Appeals can be made online using the Planning Casework Service (PCS). This service if fast, free and can minimise the possibility of delays once the appeal is submitted.

Alternatively you can make your appeal directly to:

If you would like to monitor the progress of an appeal you can do so through Public Access. Details available include appeal status, type, decision, date appeal was lodged and date of decision. If you do not know the reference number for an appeal you can search on the site using the application search facility.

Please note that appeal forms can no longer be downloaded from the Inspectorates website, please use the Planning Casework Service instead.

You can appeal in the following circumstances if you applied to your local planning authority (LPA), and they:

• refused permission
• gave permission but with conditions you think are inappropriate
• If the LPA rejected a proposal arising from a condition or limitation on permission
• If the LPA doesn't decide your application within the time allowed
• If the LPA told you that they needed more information before they could decide your outline application, but you do not want so supply this.

Your appeal will be dealt with by;

• Written Representations; or
• Informal Hearing; or
• Local Public Inquiry

An inspector will be appointed to deal with your appeal.

Most appeals are dealt with by Written Representations through an exchange of written statements, which involves:

• Explaining in writing why you feel your appeal should be allowed and why you disagree with the Council's decision
• Replying to the Council's written statement if necessary
• Attending a site visit with the Inspector if necessary.

Please note your appeal is not confidential; anyone can look at what you have to say.

If you choose to have a Public Inquiry or an Informal Hearing, the appeal will take longer to determine.

There is no fee for an appeal, although you will have to pay for any outside professional help. You can of course handle the appeal yourself.