30 July 2010Appeals can be made against the decision (or non-determination) of an application submitted to the Council.
Changes are being made to the Appeal Process on 6 April 2009.
The Planning Act 2008, will offer a modern 21st Century appeal service that is focused on the principles of proportionality, customer focus and efficiency.
All the changes that are being introduced by the Planning Act 2008 are designed to ensure that the appeal process is simpler, easier and more efficient for all the main parties. Information regarding the new system is available on the Planning Portal website.
All appeals are dealt with by The Planning Inspectorate that is part of the Department of Communities and Local Government. It deals with planning appeals for England from its Bristol office.
If you wish to track progress on an appeal, this is possible through the Planning Casework Service, part of the Planning Portal. You will need the Planning Inspectorate reference number, or the address of the appeal site. This service is not available from 2am to 5am as this is when the database is maintained and updated.
In addition information about on-going or decided appeals is also available via the Public Access section of this website.
You can appeal in the following circumstances:
(i) If you applied to the Council for planning permission, and it:
(ii) If the Council rejected a proposal arising from a condition or limitation on a planning permission.
(iii) If the Council does not decide your application within the time allowed. Normally the time allowed is eight or 13 weeks from when it accepts your application.
(iv) If the Council told you that they needed more information before they could decide your outline planning application, but you do not want to supply this.
Full details about how to appeal as well as details of the various methods of appeal, including relevant forms and guidance notes, how to take part in the appeals process, the conduct of Informal Hearings and Inquiries etc can be found on the Planning Inspectorate's website.
Useful links for planning appeals:-
Guide to taking part in planning appeals proceeding by written representations – England http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/pins/taking-part_planning-written.pdf
Guide to taking part in planning appeals proceeding by a hearing – England http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/pins/taking-part_planning-hearing.pdf
Guide to taking part in planning appeals proceeding by an inquiry – England http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/pins/taking-part_planning-inquiry.pdf
Useful links for enforcement appeals:-
Guide to taking part in enforcement appeals proceeding by written representations – England http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/pins/taking-part_enforcement-written.pdf
Guide to taking part in enforcement appeals proceeding by a hearing – England http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/pins/taking-part_enforcement-hearing.pdf
Guide to taking part in enforcement appeals proceeding by an inquiry – England http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/pins/taking-part_enforcement-inquiry.pdf
If you would like to view any documents relating to the application or appeal please contact a member of the Appeals team on 01732-227144 or 01732-227320. Alternatively you can email appeals@sevenoaks.gov.uk. Please allow 2 working days for files to be prepared. The requested files will be made available to view in our planning reception in the Council Offices on the agreed day.
