Planning Appeals
Our input can turn things your way
If you have come to this section of our site it may be that you have been refused planning permission for your project and are wondering what to do next.
It may be that you have already decided that an appeal is going to be the next move in securing planning permission but you are unsure of how to proceed further.
Whatever your situation we have included below an outline of the appeals process and how we are able to guide you through it.
The three appeal routes
The most usual form of appeal, conducted through written statements submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
A less formal process involving discussion between parties, led by an Inspector.
The most formal route, used for complex or significant cases.
R&K Wood Planning Consultancy has many years of experience of preparing and submitting appeals. Appeals are submitted to the Secretary of State in the form of the Planning Inspectorate based in Bristol.
R&K Wood Planning Consultancy has undertaken appeals through all of these routes and will advise clients on the most appropriate one for their particular circumstances. We undertake all necessary research on the case and prepare the required forms and detailed statements of case/evidence that may be required to be submitted. The consultancy will then undertake all correspondence and the development of a case, through to appearance at the Inspector's site visit, as the client's representative at Informal hearings, or as an expert witness at Public inquiry.
The consultancy also prepares and submits representations and appears as expert witness for third parties wishing their views to be considered in appeals which may affect them.
R&K Wood Planning Consultancy will resource additional expertise such as highway engineers, ecological consultants and legal counsel if required by an appeal.
Types of appeal we handle
Appeals can be undertaken on behalf of clients in relation to:
- Refusal of planning permission
- Advertisement consent
- Listed building consent
- Enforcement notices
- Conditions attached to permissions
Experience has shown that clients who make use of a chartered town planner in undertaking appeals provide for presentation of more effective and coherent arguments which increase the likelihood of appeals being allowed. Specialist knowledge of legislation, planning policy and case law precedent that can be provided by the consultant is particularly important in achieving a successful outcome.
Not happy with a planning decision?
We have the experience to help you make a strong case for appeal.