Planning application
What is the appeal process?
The appeal process lets the Planning Inspectorate consider all the material planning considerations that are relevant to the case, and from all parties, including from the local planning authority, the applicant and from those who might have made representations on the application.
There is a strict process and timeframe for the submission and processing of appeals.
Why is the public inquiry taking place?
The applicant has lodged an appeal against the Council’s refusal of planning permission.
The planning application was refused permission on 14 September 2022, following consideration of the proposed development by Council.
The reasons for refusal outlined in the ‘Decision Notice’ will form the basis of defending this appeal.
On 21 March 2023, the Planning Inspectorate confirmed that a valid appeal has been received and the start of the appeal process had commenced.
The appeal is due to be heard at a public inquiry starting at 10:00am on 4 July 2023. The inquiry is expected to run for 7 days however, the duration is not fixed and will depend on how the evidence emerges.
An appointed inspector will consider the appeal and prepare a report and recommendation, for determination.
What is the Planning Inspectorate’s role?
Public inquiries are managed and determined by the Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate is an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
The Planning Inspectorate deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning related and specialist casework in England and Wales
The Planning Inspectorate’s job to make decisions and provide recommendations and advice on a range of land use planning related issues across England and Wales.
There is a strict process and timeframe for conducting public inquiries.
What is the council’s role in the proceedings?
The council is a main party in the appeal and will present evidence to the inquiry.
What is the position of the Council on the application?
The planning application was refused permission on 14 September 2022, following consideration of the proposed development by Council.
The reasons for refusal outlined in the ‘Decision Notice’ will form the basis of defending this appeal.
Who are the main parties?
The main parties in this inquiry are the appellant (formerly the applicant) and the local planning authority.
Will the inspector visit the site?
The inspector will carry out an unaccompanied site visit in advance of the inquiry and, if necessary, after its close.
Where will the decision be published?
The decision on the appeal will be published on GOV.UK. A copy of the decision will be kept on the local planning authority’s statutory register. To take part in the inquiry, you will need to pre-register with the Planning Inspectorate – Information and contact details are provided below.