Appealing a planning decision has become simpler, faster, and
more cost-effective with the launch of our newly introduced
service.
The service is now available, allowing anyone appealing a section
78 planning and householder decision in any local planning
authority (LPA) area across England to do so with ease.
Enhancements to the appeal submission process
If you have been refused planning permission by your LPA, you
have the right to appeal the decision. Our ‘Appeal a planning decision’
page on GOV.UK provides an improved submission process that is
both user-friendly and intuitive. The following improvements have
been implemented:
- simpler and more user-friendly appeal submission process
- ability to save your appeal and resume later
- tasklist outlining the necessary information needed for your
appeal
We value your feedback as we continue to develop and refine the
service. You can provide feedback by using the link at the top of
the page or accessing the feedback
form.
All new appeals for householder and full planning (section 78,
excluding appeals for Listed Building Consent decisions) must now
be submitted through the new Appeals Service. We will be closing
the Appeals
Casework Portal (ACP) to new appeals of this type in the
coming months.
How to search and comment on appeals
Whether you submit your appeal through the new Appeals Service or
the ACP, for now searching and commenting on appeals needs to be
carried out via the ACP. Once built, this functionality will be
available on the new Appeals Service.
Introducing improvementsIncremental
uploads of documents
Based on user feedback, we have introduced the ability to upload
documents incrementally. This feature allows users to add
documents to their appeal submission later, if they are within
the submission timetable.
LPA participation in appeals
At the moment, LPAs will continue to use the Appeals Casework
Portal to submit questionnaires and statements. However, in the
coming months, we will launch a new online dashboard exclusively
for LPAs. The dashboard will provide a comprehensive overview of
cases, highlighting necessary next steps as well as an improved
process for questionnaire and statement submission.
LPA dashboard prototype
Enhancements for agents and appellants
Coming soon, planning agents will also have access to a dedicated
online dashboard. This feature will enable them to view their
cases, and receive guidance on the next actions they need to take
and submit final comments.
For agents and appellants, it is your responsibility to
send the LPA copies of the appeal documentation. To help
you do this the appeal form can be downloaded once the appeal has
been submitted. See an example of the form.
Example appeal form
(PDF, 34.2 KB,
2 pages)
Future developments
As part of our ongoing digital improvements for the appeals
service, we are at the initial stages of developing an enhanced
online platform for other appeal types and stages of the process.
Stay updated on our service improvements by subscribing to our
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Inspectorate (blog.gov.uk), or following us on Planning Inspectorate (@PINSgov)
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