If an applicant feels aggrieved by the Council's decision on an application, they can lodge an appeal with
Applicants can appeal against a refusal of planning permission or against conditions applied to an application. Please note that only applicants may lodge an appeal, there is no right of appeal for third parties (for example, objectors to an application).
Everyone who comments to the Local Planning Authority on an application will be informed if it becomes subject to an appeal. They will also be given the chance to make further submissions to the Planning Inspectorate during the course of the appeal (except for householder appeals, where only the contributors original comments are forwarded on to the Planning Inspectorate).
An applicant must submit an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate within six months of receiving the decision from the Council (except for householder appeals where the appeal period is 12 weeks). Appeals are conducted by an impartial inspector, who is appointed by the Government. During the course of an appeal, you are able to suggest how you would like your appeal to be heard, the following procedures are available; written representations, public inquiry or by informal hearing, however this decision is ultimately decided on by the Planning Inspector.
From 6th April 2009 a new appeals service specifically for householder appeals was introduced by the Planning Inspectorate. This will apply to all applications submitted and valid from 6th April 2009. The time period for appeals to be lodged against refused applications has been reduced to 12 weeks from the date of decision and will be decided upon solely by written representations.
Further details on Planning Appeals are available via The Planning Inspectorates website
To view a list of current Planning Appeals, please click on the 'Planning Portal' link below.
