Planning Appeals

If you seek planning permission for development and your application either is not decided within a set period or is refused or granted subject to conditions with which you disagree then you can exercise a statutory right of appeal. Except in certain circumstances appeals are determined by Inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State.

There have recently been many important changes to the appeals system in England; for example, the introduction of a new process for certain forms of householder development with its own time limit for the appeal, a new approach to determining the method by which the appeal will be determined, the requirement to produce a statement of common ground (in appropriate cases) at an earlier stage in the proceedings and the extension of the costs regime to appeals dealt with by way of written representations.

We are able to advise on appeal strategy and work with you to bring together the professionals and witnesses necessary to present the appeal in the best possible way. In the case of appeals being dealt with by way of a public inquiry, we can appear as the advocate or alternatively instruct Counsel.

Please call us on 01252 617119 to find out how we can assist you.