How to appeal

Only the applicant may appeal. The best way to appeal is to complete The Planning Inspectorate's lawful development certificate (LDC) appeal form - see related links. By properly completing an appeal form, you will help to ensure that your appeal is dealt with quickly.

The Planning Inspectorate, PO Box 326, BRISTOL, BS99 7XF.

Helpline: 0117 372 8075

Fax: 0117 372 8782

They cannot accept appeals by e-mail yet.

With your completed form you should enclose supporting documents, including the application made to the local planning authority (LPA) and any plans and documents that formed part of the application. You should also enclose the LPA's decision (if any), all relevant correspondence with the LPA and a plan showing the site marked in red with two named roads. If your lawful development certificate appeal relates to a planning condition please also enclose a copy of the relevant planning permission.

You must send a copy of your appeal and documents to the LPA.