Types of planning appeals
We handle all appeal routes:
- Householder Appeals — for extensions, lofts, outbuildings, alterations
- Written Representations — the most common and cost‑effective route
- Informal Hearings — for more complex cases
- Public Inquiries — for major or contentious developments
- Appeals against non‑determination — when the council misses the deadline
Most residential appeals are handled through the Written Representations process.
What your appeal package includes
A complete appeal submission typically includes:
- Full review of the refusal notice
- Policy analysis and rebuttal of each refusal reason
- Planning Appeal Statement
- Design justification and evidence
- Heritage or conservation arguments (if relevant)
- Technical reports (FRA, BNG, daylight/sunlight, structural input)
- Updated drawings (if required)
- Submission to the Planning Inspectorate
- Ongoing liaison throughout the appeal process
Every appeal is tailored to the specific refusal reasons and policy context.
Our process
A strategic, evidence‑driven workflow:
- Refusal review We analyse the council’s decision and identify weaknesses.
- Policy assessment We review national and local policy to build your case.
- Evidence gathering We prepare technical reports and design justification.
- Appeal statement A detailed, persuasive argument is prepared for the Inspectorate.
- Submission & management We submit the appeal and manage all communication.
- Decision & next steps We advise on implementation or further action once the decision is issued.
Fees
Typical fees start from:
- £495–£895 for Householder Appeals
- £895–£1,495 for Written Representation Appeals
- £1,495+ for complex or multi‑issue appeals
A fixed quote is provided after reviewing your refusal notice.
Borough‑specific considerations
Appeal success often depends on local policy interpretation. We specialise in:
- Kensington & Chelsea — heritage, design, rooflines, conservation areas
- Westminster — façade protection, amenity impact, townscape
- Camden — daylight/sunlight, overlooking, massing
- Lancashire authorities — character, materials, neighbour impact
- Conservation areas — design justification and heritage arguments
- Article 4 areas — PD restrictions and policy interpretation
Your appeal is tailored to your borough’s planning approach and precedent decisions.
Common mistakes to avoid
Applicants often weaken their appeal by:
- Submitting the same arguments used in the original application
- Failing to address each refusal reason individually
- Ignoring policy references
- Not providing technical evidence
- Submitting emotional or subjective arguments
- Missing the appeal deadline
Planning World ensures your appeal is professional, evidence‑based, and persuasive.
