Guide to taking part in enforcement appeals

Appeal made

We set a start date

Does not apply.

The appellant sends the appeal form and all supporting documents to us and the LPA.

The LPA let us know if they do not think a hearing is suitable.

Within 2 weeks from the start date

You receive the LPA’s letter about the appeal, telling you that you must send us any comments within 6 weeks of the start date.

The appellant receives a completed questionnaire and any supporting documents from the LPA.

The LPA send the appellant and us a copy of a completed questionnaire and supporting documents. They also write to you about the appeal.

Within 6 weeks from the start date*

(Late statements will not normally be accepted but will be sent back)

You send us 3 copies of any comments. If you want a copy of the Inspector’s decision notice you must ask for one in writing.

The appellant sends us 2 copies of their hearing statement.

The LPA send us 2 copies of their hearing statement.

Within 9 weeks from the start date*

(Comments sent late will not normally be accepted but will be sent back.)

The appellant and the LPA make their final written comments.
You cannot make more written comments at this stage.
But you may attend the hearing

The appellant sends us 2 copies of their final comments on the LPA’s statement and on any comments from you.
No new evidence is allowed.

The LPA send us 2 copies of their final comments on the appellant’s statement and on any comments from you.
No new evidence is allowed.
They may put a notice in a local paper about the hearing 2 weeks before the date and tell you about the arrangements.