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Planning appeals

Appeals can be made against the decision of the council to refuse permission or to impose conditions, or their delay in deciding your application. Appeal forms are available from the Planning Inspectorate, Customer Support Unit, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN, Tel 0117 372 6372, or visit their website by following the link at the bottom of this page.

Most appeals are dealt with by written representations but there is also the option to appear before an inspector at an informal hearing or Public Inquiry.

If you want to appeal against a decision, then you must do so within six months of the date of the notice. Information about making an appeal will also in included with your decision notice.

You may make your appeal via an online appeals service. This service can be found through the Appeals area of the Planning Portal, see the link below. The Inspectorate will publish details of your appeal on the internet. This may include a copy of the original planning application together with the completed appeal form and information you submit to the Planning Inspectorate. Only provide information, including personal information belonging to you, that you are happy to be made available to others in this way. If you supply personal information belonging to a third party please ensure you have their permission to do so.

Enforcement Appeals, Advertisement and LDC appeals can also be made and information about these are also available on the links below. Information will also be sent out together with any enforcement notice, or will be availalbe from the Local Planning Authority, contact details are at the base of this page. The Inspectorate links will also provide you with all the information you need.

It is possible to search fo appeal information via the Planning Casework Service. This service provides up-to-date information on all appeals. To visit the web site follow the link below.

The Planning Portal is a source of advice and information and you can find their website by following the link below. You may also wish to visit the Inspectorate web pages and this link is also included below for your convenience.

We have a database of all appeals in respect of Planning and Enfocement Notices. Details can be viewed via the link below.

LINKS

Planning Inspectorate (Note: links to external site)

Planning Casework Service (Note: links to external site)

Planning Portal Advice and Information for General Public (Note: links to external site)

Planning Portal Advice and Information for Professionals (Note: links to external site)

Find an Appeal on Line (Note: links to external site)

For City of Durham appeals information please use the following links:

Appeals - Planning

Appeals -Enforcement