Making an appeal
What should you do before making an appeal?
Making an appeal should be a last resort. First, you should talk to your local planning authority to understand whether an amended application would resolve the issue.
If your planning application has been rejected or has been approved with conditions you are not happy with, then you should always speak to the local planning authority in the first case.
It may be that an amended application with some proposals changed will be accepted – in which case you can use the Planning Portal service to amend and resubmit your application – in many cases for no additional cost.
On average, only about one appeal in three is successful, according to the Planning Inspectorate's records. This rate has remained broadly constant over many years.
Appellants should be confident at the time they make their appeal that they are able to make their full case.
Planning appeals: further information
The appeals process in England and Wales is dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate. Our guidance explains when to appeal, the types of appeal, and appeal procedures.
Read planning appeals advice (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/appeals)
Read planning appeals advice