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Grounds for appeal

Applicants have the right to make an appeal against any planning decisions we may take.

Appeals must be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate within six months of any decision. All appeals must be lodged with the The Planning Inspectorate.

You can only appeal if you have applied for planning permission but there is no process available to allow objectors to appeal against a decision.

You can lodge an appeal on one of the following grounds:

  • If you are unhappy with a planning application we have refused
  • If you are unhappy with the planning conditions attached to an approved application or a grant of planning permission
  • If you have not received a decision on your planning application within eight weeks - This only applies if we have decided to refuse your application

Information about lodging an appeal can be found in the notes attached to the decision notice we send out or on the Planning Inspectorate or Planning Portal websites.

For further information contact Development Control on 01275 888 811.