Appeals on planning decision
You can appeal a planning decision if we have not determined your application by 8 weeks from the day immediately following the date when the application was received and:
- you have not been told that your application is invalid, or
- you have not been told your fee cheque has been dishonoured, or
- you have not agreed in writing to extend the period in which a decision may be given.
For major developments, such as with 10 or more dwellings or a building of more than 1,000 square metres, this changes from 8 weeks to 13 weeks.
You can also appeal if you disagree with the decision reached.
Deadline for appeal
There are time limits in which your appeal must be received by The Planning Inspectorate.
In the case of a householder or minor commercial application, the deadline is within 12 weeks of the 8 or 13 weeks stated above.
In all other cases, you must appeal within 6 months of the 8 or 13 weeks.
How to appeal
Wherever possible, you should make your appeal online:.
If you are unable to appeal online, contact The Planning Inspectorate using the details below and they will send you the necessary forms.
The Planning Inspectorate
Room 3/13
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol BS1 6PN
Tel: 0303 444 5000
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