Planning Portal - Householder Appeals Service

Householder Appeals Service

The Householder Appeals Service went LIVE on 6 April 2009. This is the day that the relevant secondary legislation came into force, bringing legal weight to a new, expedited procedure for householder appeals which proceed on the basis of written representations (known as the “Householder Appeals Service”). The secondary legislation will apply to householder applications (not appeals) submitted on or after 6 April. The Householder Appeals Service will be suitable for appeals against refusals on householder applications.

One of the significant changes for Local Planning Authorities is that they are being asked to work electronically with The Planning Inspectorate for these appeals, supplying copies of all documents that form part of the original application file.

Submitting your case file

The electronic 'file' will consist of:

All representations received from interested parties about the original application including copies of notification letter and addresses notified. Please note: These documents should be checked for signatures, personal email addresses and personal telephone numbers. If any personal data is found, please ensure this is redacted before submitting the documents to us.
Planning Officer’s report to committee or delegated report on the application and any other relevant documents/minutes (e.g. Committee Minutes). Please note - if officer recommendation is overturned by committee, minutes would need to reflect the fact that members put a different slant/weight to the specific policy against which they judged the proposal. Remember to check these documents for signatures and where necessary ensure these documents are submitted with signatures redacted.
Relevant planning history, including all plans/ drawings/ elevations submitted with the application
Extracts from any statutory development plan policy (inc front page, title and date of approval/adoption and status)
Extracts from relevant policies which have been saved by way of a direction (attach a copy of the direction and the accompanying letter from the GO)
Extracts from any supplementary planning guidance that you consider necessary, together with its status, whether it was the subject of public consultation and consequent modification, whether it was formally adopted and if so, when. In the case of emerging documents, please state what stage they have reached.
A copy of any publicity given in relation to the site being within a conservation area or affecting a listed building.
Interested parties should be informed that they can withdraw their representations made at application stage within 4 weeks of the start date of the HAS appeal.

For completeness please include a copy of the Application Form and Decision Notice (with signatures, personal email addresses and telephone number redacted).

If you require any assistance in submitting your HAS case files, please contact your Case Officer or the External Customer team at pcs@pins.gsi.gov.uk

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