Planning Appeals

This page explains who can Appeal against a Planning Decision made by the Development Corporation and the procedures involved.

Applicants

An applicant may appeal against a decision of the Development Corporation to refuse an application or against the imposition of particular conditions. Any such appeal should be made to the Planning Inspectorate.

If you wish to appeal a decision made by the Development Corporation, then you will need to ensure that you meet the following criteria otherwise the Planning Inspectorate will not take any action on your appeal:

  • That you are the person who submitted the planning application;
  • That you submit your appeal to the Planning Inspectorate within six months (3 months if it relates to a ‘householder application’) from the date of the decision letter;
  • That you ensure that the Planning Inspectorate receives all of your appeal documentation within six months from the date of the decision letter.

For further information on the appeals process please consult The Planning Inspectorate webpages. Details will also appear on the back of the Decision Notice issued by the Corporation.

There is also a right of appeal against the service of any Listed Building Enforcement Notice issued by the Development Corporation. Details of how to appeal will be supplied with the notice.

Third Parties

Under the current procedures laid down by Parliament, third parties including local residents cannot appeal to the Planning Inspectorate against a decision made on a planning application. The only redress is to appeal to the High Court on a point of law.