These updates reflect: • The new PINS postal address • Changes to the Planning Aid website link

Guide updated to include a reference to the new AI guide.

• Take account of the changes to enforcement brought in by the LURA • Replace the customer email address with the customer form • Replace ‘DLUHC’ with ‘MHCLG’

Section 2.1 under section 2 how to apply for Rule 6 status? updated

Updates were made as part of work to simplify and streamline appeals guidance.

Reference to old guidance removed

Customer Form: Customer services and general enquiries link added

The guides have been updated to include details of two additional organisations, who offer free, independent and professional planning advice to communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay professional fees.

How to take part as a Rule 6 party in a planning appeal proceeding by inquiry video added

The guide has been amended in line with the Rosewell Review.

The guides have been updated to amend the hyperlinks from Planning Portal to GOV.UK and to reflect that fact that from 1 October 2013, the need to obtain conservation area consent for the demotion of an unlisted building in a conservation area was replaced by the need to obtain planning permission.

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