Rules and Regulations
The procedures for handling planning appeals in England, came into effect from 1 August 2000. The new arrangements also apply to listed building appeals and with some modifications to called-in planning applications.
A list of frequently asked questions and answers for rules has been prepared.
A short article prepared by the Planning Inspectorate for the Chartered Surveyor's Monthly highlighting some important aspects of the procedures is available. The article is principally aimed at professional agents.
Circulars
An DTLR (DETR) circular numbered 5/2000 and titled "Planning Appeals: Procedures (including inquiries into called-in planning applications)" gives detailed advice on the implementation of the rules.
Statutory Instruments
The Statutory Instruments giving effect to the rules and regulations are:
The Town and Country Planning Appeals (Determination by Inspectors)(Inquiries Procedure)(England) Rules 2000
The Town and Country Planning (Inquiries Procedure)(England) Rules 2000
The Town and Country Planning (Hearings Procedure)(England) Rules 2000
The Town and Country Planning (Appeals)(Written Representations Procedure)(England) Regulations 2000
Related Links
- View SI 2000 No 1625 in HTML Inquiries Procedure (Determination by Inspectors)
- View SI 2000 No 1624 in HTML Inquiries Procedure
- View SI 2000 No 1626 in HTML Hearings Procedure
- View SI 2000 No 1628 in HTML Written Representations Procedure
