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What are the chances of success?
Nationally, about one third of appeals succeed; a lot depends on how your proposal relates to local and national planning policies. Appeals, like applications, must be decided in line with the Development Plan unless there are very good reasons why not. Each appeal is decided individually. The time and cost involved will mostly depend on what procedure is followed and on how complex the case is. You will not have to pay for an appeal relating to the refusal of planning or listed building consent but you will be expected to pay your own costs.
How will my Appeal be handled?
Four out of ve appeals are dealt with by written representations. Your appeal is decided on the basis of written statements from you, the Council and any third party interests. The site will be visited by an Inspector. If you or the Council wish to be heard by an Inspector you may request that a Public Local Inquiry or an Informal Hearing will take place, though if there is no evident bene t the Inspectorate can decline the request. A hearing is more relaxed and usually involves an open discussion led by the Inspector following written submissions.
The Appeal Decision
The decision on the appeal will brie y describe the proposals, identify the important planning issues and examine the main arguments for and against the proposal. It will then explain why the inspector has reached the decision.
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