This guide includes details about:
Guide updated to include a reference to the new AI guide.
Take account of the changes to enforcement brought in by the LURAReplace the customer email address with the customer formReplace DLUHC with MHCLG
The guide has been updated to make it clearer that interested parties should submit their representations using our online search facility.
Changes made to the deadlines for LDC appeals in this guidance that were made on the 26 July 2023 have been reverted back
Changes relating to the deadlines for LDC appeals have been made to the guide
Guidance updated following changes to processes after Covid, all references to Covid removed
Notification to interested people on LDC appeals updated and removing guidance related of Covid-19.
Section 7.2.5 updated to reflect that there is no statutory requirement for LPAs to consult interested parties
This guide has been updated to remove unnecessary duplication and become easier to follow. This is in line with the Inspectorates approach to making our content more user focussed.
Clarifications around s319A and changes in the way we request documents
MHCLG changed to DLUHC
New legislation to allow PINS/the Inspector to decide (on behalf of the SoS) whether a combined procedure may be appropriate
The complaints procedure that was published in this booklet has been removed and the new complaints procedure is now available online.
On 23 March 2016 the Planning Inspectorate published revised versions of its four procedural guides on Planning Appeals, Called-in Planning Applications, Enforcement Notice Appeals and Lawful Development Certificate Appeals. Each document highlights important changes.
First published.