If your application is not decided within a set period
(called non-determination), or is refused, you have a right to
appeal. A similar right exists in respect of conditions that might
have been added to a permission. Details of how to appeal will be
given on the back of the decision notice.
You can also appeal against an enforcement notice or when a lawful
development certificate application is refused (or not
decided).
Only the applicant has a right of appeal. There is no third party
right of appeal.
If you are appealing against the failure to decide your application
within a set period of time, you must make your appeal within 6
months of the date by which the decision should have been made. If
you are appealing against the decision on your application, you
must lodge your appeal within six months of the date of the
decision (or eight weeks in the case of advertisements). If you are
appealing against an enforcement notice, you must lodge your appeal
before the date from which the notice will take effect.
Appeals are made to the Planning Inspectorate which is part of the
Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Appeals are
considered by a planning inspector, appointed by the First
Secretary of State in England or, in Wales, by the National
Assembly. The Council deals with approximately 50 appeals each
year.
The appropriate appeal forms can be obtained from The Planning
Inspectorate at:
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
You can also make an appeal online through the Planning Portal by
using the
general public users link or the
professional users link.
There is no charge for an appeal, but applicants must cover their
own expenses, which will depend on the appeal procedure and whether
the applicant requires professional representation. Appeals are
decided through either an exchange of written statements, a
hearing, or a public enquiry; which procedure is used will depend
on the nature and complexity of the case. Costs can be awarded
against either the applicant or Council by the Inspector on
hearings or enquiries.
Applicants are encouraged to negotiate with the Council within the
appeal period to try to resolve the problem; such negotiations do
not affect your right to appeal. In some instances, discussing the
reasons given for refusal with the case officer may suggest ways in
which you could change your proposal in order to get planning
permission.
A second planning application for something very similar within 12
months of a refusal does not need a further fee. For more
information and guidance about the appeals process, please visit
the Planning Portal
website.
Click on the link below for a list of all planning and enforcement
appeals registered by the Borough Council on a weekly basis (except
due to some Bank Holidays when the list is updated
fortnightly).
Weekly planning/enforcement appeals
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