Appeals to the Secretary of State
The applicant has the right to appeal to the Secretary of State of the Environment, if they feel that their application has been unreasonably refused, had conditions placed on an approval which they disagree with or the application has not been decided within the 8 week or 13 week time limit.
The process is administered by the Planning Inspectorate and details of the procedures are available on their website. Appeals must be made within six months. There is no right of appeal for third parties.
You can find comprehensive advice on planning appeals on the Planning Portal website, including details of how to appeal on line.
The Planning Inspectorate is the national organisation responsible for processing planning appeals. For any enquiries about appeals you can contact the Planning Inspectorate direct:
By phone: (0117) 372 6372
By email: enquiries@planning-inspectorate.gsi.gov.uk
In writing:
The Planning Inspectorate
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
A booklet produced by the Planning Inspectorate entitled Making your Planning Appeal is available to assist you. An on-line version is available on the Planning Inspectorate's website.
Details of any current or decided appeals are also available on the Planning Portal website.
