There will be times when you will wish to consider challenging the decision of a Local Authority on a planning matter. This could be:

If you applied to the Local Authority for planning permission, and it refused permission.

• If the Local Authority gave you permission but with conditions you think are inappropriate.
• If the Local Authority hasn't approved the details of a scheme which it or the Secretary of State have previously given you outline planning permission for.
• If the Local Authority approved the details of your scheme but with conditions you think are inappropriate or unreasonable.
• If the Local Authority rejected a proposal you made to satisfy a condition or limitation on a planning permission.
• If the Local Authority hasn't given you a decision on your application within the time allowed (normally eight weeks from when it accepts your application).
• If the Local Authority is taking Enforcement Action against you or your business.
• If your application for a Lawful Development Certificate is refused.

You have a right of appeal in order to ensure that a Local Authority has acted reasonably and that your interests, or those of your business, are not unreasonably affected. 

Kirkby & Diamond’s experienced professional staff can assist you in the appeal process by representing you and preparing evidence to submit during the appeal process. Kirkby & Diamond can also, and often at the same time, negotiate with the Local Authority on your behalf to see if a revised proposal might make your development or use more acceptable.

It is important when you appeal that you are properly represented and that you make the best possible case in your appeal evidence submission(s). Kirkby & Diamond can assist you and ensure that you make the best possible case.