Appeal procedures

There may be different types of procedure available to you depending on the type of appeal you are submitting.

Most appeals will follow the written representation procedure. The Planning Inspectorate will determine if it should be transferred to a different procedure.

If you want a planning appeal to follow the inquiry procedure, you should notify the local planning authority and also the Planning Inspectorate¹ at least two weeks before submitting your planning appeal.

While you may prefer a certain type of procedure, your request will be considered by the Planning Inspectorate. It may decide that your choice is not appropriate to your case and suggest an alternative procedure. The final decision in this respect will be that of the Planning Inspectorate.

In some cases, a written procedure is the only way to proceed. For example, householder appeals can only be dealt with through written submissions. However, most other appeals can also be dealt with by means of an informal hearing or by an inquiry.

Using one procedure in preference of another will not affect the outcome of the final decision. They all carry the same weight and will be considered in a fair and proper manner.

1. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notification-of-intention-to-submit-an-appeal