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Planning


Appeals - Planning & Enforcement

If an applicant is aggrieved by the decision of the County Planning Authority an appeal may be made to the Department for Communities and Local Governmnet (DCLG) in accordance with Section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 

Appeals must be made in writing within six months of the date of the decision notice.

Information on how to lodge an appeal can also be found on the Planning Inspectorate's website which can be accessed by clicking on the 'Related Websites' button or by following this link: How to make an appeal

The Planning Casework Service ,  now allows Appeals to be made online against the following groups in England - Planning , Listed Building Consent and Conservation Area Consent, Enforcement appeals, Listed Building/Conservation Area Enforcement appeals, Crown Land Enforcement appeals and Lawful Development Certificate appeals.  Further information and guidance on how to appeal online can be found by clicking on either of the  following links: 

General Public Users - Appeals Guidance  
or
Proffessional Users - Appeals Guidance

The following links will take you to the "Make an appeal online" pages:

General Public Users - Make an appeal online
or
Professional Users - Make an appeal online


The Planning Inspectorate also provide an online appeal case search facility, which can be found at:
Appeal Case Searches


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  •   How long have I got to lodge an appeal against a decision made by the County Planning Authority?
  •   How long have I got to lodge an appeal against an enforcement notice served on me?
  •   Where can I obtain copies of appeal forms?

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