The Planning Inspectorate- Wales

Cost Awards in Planning Appeals

Q4 Does the `loser' in an appeal normally have to pay the other party's costs?

No. Costs awards do not depend on the result of the appeal. They are awarded only where there has been `unreasonable' behaviour by the party claimed against. You will not automatically be awarded costs against the local planning authority if your appeal succeeds. Nor will costs be awarded against you just because your appeal fails.