If you have tried to obtain planning permission for a development but have been unsuccessful, we can review the reasons for refusal provided by the Local Authority and advise on the grounds for appeal. If appealing a decision, it is important to ensure that you are within the timescales provided on the decision notice for lodging an appeal.

We can prepare an appeal on your behalf and request the appeal be dealt with through written representations or a hearing (we can advise on the best approach on a case by case basis).

It is usually advisable to also instruct a planning solicitor when lodging an appeal (or if the scheme is more complex in nature, a planning barrister may be required). We can assist you with sourcing a trusted solicitor/ barrister in this field.

Once the appeal is lodged, we will liaise with the appellant to keep them up to date on progress and respond to any communication from the Planning Inspectorate and Local Planning Authority.

If a hearing route has been chosen we can also represent the appellant at the hearing, however sometimes (depending on the specifics of the case) it may be useful for the appellant to also attend the hearing.