21st Century Appeals Service
All the changes that are being introduced by the planning act 2008 are designed to ensure that the appeal process is simpler, easier and more efficient for all the main parties. In order for this to happen, there will be a number of changes that will have to occur. These web pages provide you with all the information you will need on the changes introduced by the Planning Act, and what you need to do to make the most of the new opportunities. The changes come into force on 6 April 2009.
Guidance for Local Planning Authorities
Overview of changes to the appeal process 
15kb
Letter to Heads of Planning of all County Councils
Chief Executive's letter of 19 March 2009 60kb
Annex A - Ministerial Statement 20kb
Letters to Chief Executive and Head of Planning Isles of Scilly
Chief Executive's letter to Chief Executive of Isles of Scilly (19 March 2009) 60kb
Annex to Chief Executive's letter 25kb
Chief Executive's letter to Head of Planning Isles of Scilly (19 March 2009) 60kb
Annex A - Ministerial Statement 20kb
Annex B (Complete) - Householder Appeals Service Guidance for Local Planning Authorities 208kb
Information sent to all Heads of Planning on 16 March 2009
Chief Executive's letter of 16 March 2009 62kb
Annex A - Ministerial Statement 20kb
Annex B (Complete) - Householder Appeals Service Guidance for Local Planning Authorities 208kb
Information sent to all Chief Executive Officers on 03 March 2009
Chief Executive's letter of 3 March 2009 55kb
Annex to Chief Executive's letter 25kb
Presentations
Householder Appeals Service in PDF format 92kb
Householder Appeals Service in Powerpoint format 
677kb
21st Century Appeals Service PDF format 376kb
21st Century Appeals Service Powerpoint format 1820kb
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