At the moment, planning appeals are taking between 27 and 44 weeks (that’s over six months and up to nearly a year!) for regular applications depending on whether it’s written representations or an inquiry.
How long does it take to validate a planning appeal?
The Planning Inspectorate has published the latest times taken to decide planning and enforcement appeals. For appeals (not including householder appeals) that are dealt with by written representation, it takes on average one week to validate the appeal and 10 weeks before the appeal begins.
Is there a time limit on planning appeals?
You must appeal within 28 days of the date on the council’s notice. If you disagree with a decision, you must appeal within 12 weeks of the date on the decision notice from your local planning authority. The deadline is earlier if you have received an enforcement notice.
What can I do if my planning appeal is refused?
If your planning application is refused and you feel the decision is unfair, you are able to launch an appeal. You must lodge your appeal within three months (this deadline is for homeowners – developers with major projects have up to six months).
Can you withdraw a planning appeal?
You can either withdraw it and resubmit a revised version or you can allow it to progress to refusal and then appeal.
Can I object to a planning appeal?
If you want to make an objection to a planning application or to a planning appeal it is essential your objection is clear and relevant. When you find out about a planning application make sure you know the deadlines for submitting any letter of objection.
What do planning officers look for?
Planning officers can be involved in a wide range of developments, from small changes to private dwellings through to large infrastructure projects. They must have a good knowledge of the local community, legislation, environmental issues and social responsibilities.
When can you appeal a planning application decision?
You can appeal a decision made by a local authority on a planning application if you disagree with it or if the application wasn’t determined within eight weeks (for a typical householder development) or 13 weeks for major developments.
What is a ‘householder’ planning appeal?
The Planning Inspectorate has a fast-track ‘householder’ planning appeals track. A ‘householder’ appeal, which is peculiar to England and Wales, is against the refusal of planning permission for development attached to a residential property or within its boundary. These kinds of appeals are dealt with as planning appeals in Northern Ireland.
What happens if you don’t apply for planning permission?
If you did not apply, you can comment on an appeal instead. If you disagree with a decision, you must appeal within 6 months of the date on the decision notice from your local planning authority. If they did not make a decision within 8 weeks, you can appeal up to 6 months after the decision was due.
What are the different types of Appeal?
There are a number of different kinds of appeal. The most common is a planning appeal although other types are also described in this guidance.
