Costs Awards in Planning Appeals

Q19 Will the Secretary of State decide the actual amount of the award?

No. The party awarded costs should first submit details of their costs to the other party, with a view to reaching agreement on the amount. If they cannot agree, the party awarded costs can refer the case to a Costs Officer or Costs Judge of the Supreme Court Costs Office for decision. The procedure for applying for adjudication when the amount is disputed is explained in the Appendix.