Making an appeal

Appeals can take a long time, especially if the informal hearing or inquiry procedure is being followed.

The Planning Inspectorate maintains statistics on its performance, including handling time for deciding appeals¹ which is updated regularly.

More information on handling appeals is provided by² the Planning Inspectorate³.

1. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/appeals-average-timescales-for-arranging-inquiries-and-hearings
2. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/planning-appeals-procedural-guide-for-appeals-relating-to-applications-dated-on-or-after-1-april-2026
3. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/planning-inspectorate