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Questions and Answers arising from the New Rules for Planning Appeals
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Questions and Answers arising from the New Rules for Planning Appeals

Planning Appeal Rules and Regulations

1 June 2003

New rules and Regulations came into effect from 1 April and 1 June 2003 for planning appeals made in Wales. The new arrangements also apply to listed building appeals and with some modifications to called-in planning applications, see New Rules - Statutory Instruments for more information.

The majority of appeals are decided by Inspectors, but a small percentage are decided by the National Assembly for Wales, usually because the development is large or controversial.

The current guidelines for "recovering" appeals are set out in paragraph 4.11.2 of Planning Policy Wales (March 2002).

FAQs - Questions and Answers arising from the new rules for planning appeals

Guides

Making your planning appeal (Wales)
This guide explains the planning appeal procedure and includes appeals to do with listed buildings or buildings in a conservation area. It is aimed at the non-represented appellant.

PDF Format 97.3KB

Guide to taking part in planning appeals (Wales)
A decision by the local planning authority (LPA) can sometimes lead to an appeal. Only the person who applied for planning permission can appeal against the LPA's decision, but if you had an interest in the application then you will probably also have an interest in the appeal. This guide explains how to make your views known.

PDF Format 55KB

Circulars

Welsh Assembly Governments Circular 07/2003 - PDF format (953Kb)
Planning Appeals: Procedures (including inquiries into called-in Planning Applications)

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