Planning Permission Refused? Get Expert Planning Appeal Support.
If your council has refused your planning application, you have a limited window to act. We prepare full Planning Appeal Statements, Grounds of Appeal, Evidence Packs and Inspector‑ready submissions — presenting the strongest possible case to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Planning permission refused? Speak to a Planning Appeal Consultant
Our planning appeal consultants review your refusal, identify the strongest grounds for appeal and prepare the evidence, appeal statement and submission required to present your case to the Planning Inspectorate.
We specialise in appeals for extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, garage conversions, flats, HMOs, and retrospective refusals, preparing detailed grounds of appeal, policy‑based justification, material considerations, and inspector‑ready evidence packs. If your refusal is based on amenity, privacy, overlooking, daylight and sunlight, character and appearance, heritage, or design, we develop a targeted appeal strategy based on the reasons for refusal, relevant planning policy and available evidence.
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From initial case review and appeal strategy through to preparation, submission and ongoing management, Planning World provides a complete planning appeal service.
Full Planning Appeal Service
Planning World provides a complete planning appeal service, from initial case review and appeal strategy through to preparation, submission and ongoing management.
A planning appeal allows an independent Planning Inspector to review the council’s decision. We assess the reasons for refusal, officer report, relevant national and local planning policies and the evidence submitted with the original application to identify the strongest grounds on which the decision may be challenged.
Appeals may involve issues such as design, character and appearance, amenity, privacy, overlooking, daylight and sunlight, heritage, scale and massing or the interpretation of planning policy. We prepare a structured, evidence-led case explaining why the proposal should be allowed and manage the appeal through to the Inspector’s decision.
Our Planning Appeal Process
Step 1 — Case review
We review your refusal notice, officer report and submitted drawings to understand exactly why the council refused your application and where the strongest grounds of appeal lie.
Step 2 — Appeal strategy
We identify the key planning issues—such as amenity, privacy, overlooking, daylight and sunlight, design, character or heritage—and build a clear appeal strategy around policy, evidence and material considerations.
Step 3 — Appeal Statement preparation
We draft a detailed Planning Appeal Statement, setting out the grounds of appeal, relevant national and local policy, supporting arguments and any specialist assessments needed to strengthen your case.
Step 4 — Evidence and supporting documents
We review the evidence and supporting documents submitted with the original application and identify the material needed to present the appeal case effectively. Where additional evidence is permissible and appropriate, we advise on any specialist assessments required.
Step 5 — Submission to the Planning Inspectorate
We complete the appeal forms, upload all documentation, submit the appeal to the Planning Inspectorate and ensure everything is correctly lodged within the deadline.
Step 6 — Ongoing management
We monitor the appeal, respond to any requests for clarification, manage correspondence and stay with you until the inspector issues a final decision.
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Why choose Planning World
Choosing the right Planning Appeal Consultant can make a significant difference to how effectively your case is prepared and presented. At Planning World, We specialise in preparing planning appeals following refusals, producing clear, Inspector-ready documentation supported by planning policy and relevant evidence. We understand exactly how councils assess applications — and more importantly, how the Planning Inspectorate reviews appeals. Our appeal statements are structured, persuasive and supported by specialist assessments where needed, including daylight and sunlight, amenity, privacy, heritage, design, and character. We manage the entire process from strategy to submission, ensuring your appeal is professionally prepared, clearly argued and presented with If your planning permission has been refused, we give you a genuine second opportunity to secure approval.
Act Quickly: Appeal Deadlines
Planning appeal deadlines are strict and depend on the type and circumstances of the application. Householder planning appeals are generally subject to a shorter deadline than standard planning appeals. Check the deadline applying to your decision immediately, particularly where enforcement action is involved.
Householder appeals must normally be submitted within 12 weeks, while most other planning appeals have a 6-month deadline from the date on the decision notice. Appeals must be submitted within the applicable deadline, so it is important to check your decision notice and act promptly. Early preparation also gives us time to review the case and build a strong, well-structured Appeal Statement. If your planning permission has been refused, starting the appeal process now gives you the best chance of demonstrating why the proposal should be allowed.
Appeal Types We Handle
Householder Appeals Refusals relating to extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, porches, garages and other domestic works.
Full Planning Appeals Appeals for larger developments, conversions, commercial proposals, HMOs, mixed‑use schemes and complex applications.
Retrospective Appeals If the council has refused a retrospective application, we prepare targeted appeal reasoning to overturn the decision.
Flat & Conversion Appeals Appeals for flat conversions, subdivision, change of use, HMOs and residential intensification.
Design & Character Appeals Refusals based on design, scale, massing, character, appearance or local distinctiveness.
Amenity & Privacy Appeals Appeals involving overlooking, overbearing, loss of privacy, overshadowing or perceived amenity harm.
Daylight & Sunlight Appeals Refusals based on daylight, sunlight, overshadowing or VSC/NSL concerns, supported by specialist assessments.
Heritage & Conservation Appeals Appeals involving conservation areas, listed buildings, heritage impact or setting‑based objections.
Green Belt Appeals Refusals relating to inappropriate development, openness, visual impact or Green Belt policy interpretation.
Committee Refusal Appeals Appeals following a committee decision where the refusal is inconsistent with policy or evidence.
You are not legally required to appoint a planning consultant to submit an appeal. However, a planning appeal needs to address the council’s reasons for refusal with clear planning arguments, relevant policy and appropriate evidence. A planning appeal consultant can review the refusal, identify the strongest grounds of appeal, prepare your case and manage the submission to the Planning Inspectorate on your behalf.
Planning appeal deadlines depend on the type of application. If a householder planning application has been refused, the appeal must normally be received by the Planning Inspectorate within 12 weeks of the date on the decision notice. Most other planning appeals have a 6-month deadline. Shorter deadlines can apply where enforcement action is involved, so it is important to check your decision notice and seek advice as soon as possible
Every planning appeal is decided on its individual merits, so no responsible consultant can guarantee the outcome. The prospects of success depend on factors including the council’s reasons for refusal, the relevant development plan and national policy, the evidence considered with the original application and the strength of the planning case. Planning World can review your refusal and advise whether there appear to be reasonable grounds for an appeal before you proceed.
Usually not freely under the new 2026 procedure. For applications submitted on or after 1 April 2026, appeals are generally determined using the evidence that was before the council when it made its decision. The Planning Inspectorate may exceptionally accept new evidence where there has been a material change in circumstances, such as a relevant policy change, court judgment or another relevant decision. If new technical evidence or significant amendments are needed to overcome the refusal, a revised planning application may be more appropriate.
Yes. If the council refuses a retrospective planning application, the applicant can normally appeal that refusal to the Planning Inspectorate in the same way as other planning refusals. However, different rules can apply where enforcement action has already been taken. For example, an existing enforcement notice can affect both the availability of a retrospective application and the time available to appeal. Professional advice is therefore particularly important where retrospective planning and enforcement overlap.
If your appeal is dismissed, the council’s original decision normally remains in place and planning permission is not granted through that appeal. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to revise the proposal and submit a new planning application addressing the reasons for refusal. If you believe the Planning Inspector’s decision contains a legal error, there may also be a route to challenge it through the courts, although this is a legal challenge rather than another assessment of the planning merits.