Planning Appeals

Decisions made by the Borough Council can be appealed against by the applicant if he or she considers the refusal of permission or conditions imposed are unreasonable, or if a determination has not been made within a statutory 8 week time period (set by Government). The issuing of an enforcement notice can also be appealed against.

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.

Submit an appeal online on the Planning Portal.

Appeal forms can be obtained from The Planning Inspectorate.

Costs can be awarded against either party if they are deemed to have acted unreasonably when the appeal is heard at a Public Inquiry or Informal Hearing.

A list of planning appeals can be viewed online using Public Access.

A list of enforcement appeals can be viewed via the Planning Portal

Comprehensive advice and guidance on appeals is available on the planning portal.

All appeal documentation can be viewed via the planning portal.