The Planning Inspectorate- Wales

Making Your Enforcement Appeal (Guide)

The Decision

The Inspector’s decision

We will send you a copy of the Inspector’s decision. It will usually describe your enforcement appeal; identify the grounds, facts and important planning arguments; and examine the main arguments and explain why the Inspector has come to the decision.

We will send a copy of the decision to the LPA and anyone else who is entitled to a copy or who asked for one.

Decision by the Assembly

The Inspector will send a report to the Assembly. The Inspector’s report will include conclusions on the issues raised and a recommendation as to whether or not the appeal should be allowed.

The Assembly doesn’t have to accept the Inspector’s recommendation and will consider everything that is relevant. Sometimes the Assembly disagrees with the Inspector’s recommendation. If this is because they take into account new evidence introduced after the inquiry, or because they differ with one of the Inspector’s findings, you and the LPA will have a chance to comment before the decision is made. If it is necessary, we may re-open the inquiry. Someone authorised by the Assembly will sign the letter telling you the decision.

The Assembly will send a copy of the decision letter and the Inspector’s report to you, the LPA and anyone else who is entitled to a copy or who asked for one.