The Planning Inspectorate- Wales

Guide to taking part in advertisement appeals

6 The appeal process

6.1 Advertisement appeals rarely involve complicated planning issues. We
usually deal with these appeals by letter and documents setting out the
views of either side, and anybody else who has an interest. We deal with
over 90% of appeals in this way.

6.2 However, if you feel that a letter would not explain your case fully, you
have the right to put your case at a hearing. The council also has the
right to ask for a hearing. Whichever method is chosen, we will appoint
an Inspector to deal with the appeal.

6.3 In England, we will try to complete the appeal process and let you have
our decision within 16 weeks of receiving your appeal forms (if you are
using the written procedure) or within 22 weeks (for a hearing). In Wales
we will try to complete the appeal process within 15 weeks of receiving
your appeal forms for both written procedure and hearings.