Appeals can be made in respect of most types of planning decisions, as well as against an application for planning permission. The appeal procedure and time limits vary...
Government guidance England Guidance on costs awards for planning appeals in England is set out in Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). Wales In Wales, the relevant guidance...
Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), a breach of planning control is subject to enforcement action. A breach of planning control is defined in TCPA...
Who can complain to the Ombudsman A complaint may only be made by a member of the public. It is possible for complaints to be made on someone's behalf (including by a...
Pre-application—finding out about proposals Before a planning application is submitted, an objector can find out more about a development proposal by: • checking the...
What is a hearing? A planning hearing is an inquisitorial process led by an inspector. It involves the submission of written evidence by the main parties with a similar...
When can a decision be appealed? There is a right of appeal against most local authority decisions on planning application decisions and other planning decisions. This...
There is a right of appeal against most local planning authority (LPA) decisions on planning application decisions and other planning decisions. For guidance on when a...
When are written representations used? Written representations are appropriate where: • the grounds of appeal and issues raised can be clearly understood from the appeal...
Purpose of inquiries Planning and listed building consent applications are made to the local planning authority (LPA). Appeals are made to the Planning Inspectorate and...
Planning appeals can be ‘recovered’ for decision by ministers. In a recovered appeal, instead of an inspector making the decision, they write a report making a...
Circumstances in which the duty to give reasons for planning decisions arises In 2013, the duty to give reasons for the grant of planning permission by local planning...