PLANNING APPEAL
The Appeal Process
A refusal of planning permission by a Local Planning Authority is not the end of the road for your proposal. Whilst sometimes a revised application submission can be the preferable
route, oftentimes an appeal, made to the independent Planning Inspectorate, is the best route forward to achieve the development you are seeking. With the right advice, submitting a planning appeal does not have to be a scary or complicated process. Our team at SH Planning have the specialist knowledge and expertise to make a strong and robust appeal against refusals of planning permission or unreasonable conditions. We also provide specialist services for Enforcement Appeals and challenges to CIL Liability Notices.
Local Planning Authorities unfortunately don’t always make the correct decision when they refuse an application, or when they put restrictive conditions on planning permissions. As the council will very often take a very restrictive or conservative approach to approving development, the whole system relies on the appeal process for balance to allow some development that should never have been refused planning permission.
Appeals can also be made against a non-determination of a planning application where the Council is taking an extensive amount of time to reach their decision.
How we can help
SH Planning has the expertise to help guide you through the appeal process and give honest and genuine advice on the options available to you. We can support you in appeals of all scales, ranging from written appeals for house extensions to developments involving large numbers of dwellings or commercial floorspace under multi-day Hearing and Inquiry processes, for which we have extensive experience and knowledge.
Many members of our team have worked for Local Planning Authorities at some point in their career, and we therefore understand how and when decisions to refuse applications are sometimes made by Councils that should have been approved, including those refused by Councillors at Planning Committee despite an officer recommendation of approval.
That insider experience enables us to make robust appeal statements and arguments in support of your proposals.
Get in touch with us!
Let’s help you understand what the Council is trying to achieve with their refusal and to fully understand all the options open to you.
If appropriate, we can use our expertise and
creative talent to make a strong and compelling appeal case on your behalf.
If you want to discuss a planning refusal or want advice on what your appeal options are, please fill out the form!