Costs Awards in Planning Appeals

Q20 Can a decision on the costs application be challenged in the Courts?

Yes. If a decision is legally defective or if the requirements of natural justice have not been met. There is no specific statutory provision for challenge. The procedure is to apply to the High Court for leave to have the decision judicially reviewed. This should be done promptly and, in any event, within 3 months of the date of decision. Anyone considering such a course would be well advised to seek professional legal advice on what would be involved.