Planning application appeals
From 1 April 2026, new rules apply to planning application appeals.
If an application is submitted on or after this date and then appealed, it will usually be decided using the Part 1 written representations procedure.
Under this procedure, the Planning Inspectorate will only consider information that was available when the council made its decision. This includes:
- the planning application documents
- comments submitted by the public
You cannot submit new documents or comments once an appeal has been made.
Find more information in the government’s guidance on planning appeals.
What to do if your application is refused
If we have refused your planning application, talk to your case officer. You may be able to amend your plans to make them acceptable.
If we can’t reach an agreement, you can appeal – as long as you do it within a certain time.
You can appeal against the following:
- a refusal of planning permission or consent
- conditions attached to a planning permission
- a decision not being made within the deadline
- an enforcement notice
If you are submitting appeals for householder or full planning decisions (s78) you can use a separate submission form.
Find out more about how to appeal:
GOV.UK Appeal a planning decision