Called-in planning applications: procedural guide
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the called-in planning applications process.
Applies to England
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This guide includes details about:
- responsibilities of the applicant, the local planning authority and other parties
- what will the Inspector do and what will be taken into account?
- what is the timetable for an application and what are the rules?
- what are the procedures?
- can new material be introduced during the application process?
- where will the decision be published
Updates to this page
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References to the Model s106 obligations by the Law Society has been removed as it is outdated.
Update history
2025-12-01 08:00
These have been revised to reflect PINS’ new postal address and, where applicable, include:-• updated links to the Planning Aid website• CST no longer sending out paper appeal forms for some appeal types on 1st December• any references to the relevant “How to Complete” guides, which are scheduled for archiving
2025-02-05 12:42
References to the Model s106 obligations by the Law Society has been removed as it is outdated.
2024-09-12 07:45
Guide updated to include a reference to the new AI guide.
2024-08-05 15:46
• 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’
2022-04-13 12:10
Wording at B.5.2 updated
2022-04-12 10:40
Customer Form: Customer services and general enquiries link added
2022-02-28 15:42
Clarifications around s319A and changes in the way we request documents