Practical Planning: Appeals and Inquiries

Any applicant who has been refused planning permission has an automatic right of appeal. Practical Planning: Appeals and Inquiries is an accessible and comprehensive guide to appeals, containing all the information you need to decide whether or not to appeal as well as detailed disussion on the advantages and disadvantages of the procedures available. In a clear, step-by-step style, the author examines the options open to the prospective appellant, namely: * written representation * public local inquiry * informal hearing She offers practical advice on selecting the appropriate strategy and takes the reader right through the preparation to presenting the case. Aspects such as conditions, agreements and dealing with the public are covered in separate chapters. The procedure involved in challenging an appeal decision in the High Court is also covered, as are alternative strategies such as judicial review, the ombudsman and activating the local authority's own supervisory responsibilities. The author dedicates chapters to decisions made by the Secretary of State in various circumstances and to associated enforcement and listed building appeals. Immensely practical and time saving, the book contains worked examples for each type of appeal, flowcharts indicating procedures to be followed, specimen forms and agreements, enabling practitioners of all levels to benefit from the wide experience of a planning law specialist. * Gives practical help for the vast majority of appeals * Written in a sequential form with a step-by-step approach * Contains the current rules which govern appeals * Flow chart indicating the procedures to be followed and worked examples throughout * Written by highly experienced planning special

Table of Contents:
1. Should you appeal? 2. Appeal strategy: choosing the best approach 3. Lodging the appeal 4. Written representation appeal - worked example 5. Informal hearing appeal - worked example 6. Public inquiry appeal - worked example 7. Planning obligations in the appeal context: what, when and how? - specimen obligations 8. Planning conditions in the appeal context 9. Costs - specimen decision letters 10. Application to high Court following decision on appeal 11. Dealing with the public 12. Called-in inquiries 13. Special considerations 14. Appendices

Review :
for the expert handling a difficult case ... must be carefully consulted at every stage. Alec Samuels, JP, Barrister