Appealing against a planning decision

If you seek permission to carry out works to your property and your application isn't decided within a set period, or you get a decision from your local council that you disagree with, you have a right to appeal.

You can appeal to the First Secretary of State, who will appoint an inspector to make a decision on your appeal.

Details can be obtained from:

The Planning Inspectorate
3/05 Kite Wing
Temple Quay House 
2 The Square 
Temple Quay 
Bristol 
BS1 6PN 

Tel: 0117 372 8000

You may choose one of the following ways to proceed:

• Written representations - where the applicant (or their agent) submits the planning case in writing. 
• Local hearing - where the applicant (or agent) submits the case to an appointed inspector, but conducted in fairly informal surroundings and manner. 
• Inquiry - where (generally) an agent will present your case in a far more formal manner. The proceedings are similar to those in a court of law.

In all cases the local planning authority will respond to the arguments contained in your planning case with an opportunity for cross examination of witnesses. The Secretary of State's inspector will issue the final decision based on the planning merits of the case.
You can find out more about the appeals process or make an on-line planning appeal by accessing the National Planning Portal (external links):

» Appeals Guidance (general public)
» Appeals Guidance (professional users)
» Make an appeal online (general public)
» Make an appeal online (professional users) 

» View Appeals

Contact Details

South Derbyshire District Council
Planning Services
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0AH

Tel: 01283 228706
Email: planning@south-derbys.gov.uk