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Guidance

Enforcement appeals dealt with by an inquiry: taking part

How to take part in an enforcement or lawful development certificate appeal proceeding by an inquiry

Applies to England

Documents

Details

This guide explains :

  • how you can make your views known
  • who decides an appeal and what are the rules
  • what is considered
  • contact us

There is also a video guide that gives an overview of what happens and how to take part

How to take part at an inquiry

Updates to this page

Published 6 March 2014

Last updated 101 MarchDecember 2025 + show href="#full-history">+ show all updates
    1. This guidance has been revised to provide more generic advice under the ‘Getting Help’ sections.

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Update history

2025-12-01 08:00
These updates reflect:• The new PINS postal address• Changes to the Planning Aid website link

2025-03-10 10:57
This guidance has been revised to provide more generic advice under the ‘Getting Help’ sections.

2024-09-12 07:50
Guide updated to include a reference to the new AI guide.

2024-08-05 16:23
• 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’

2024-01-11 06:00
The guide has been updated to make it clearer that interested parties should submit their representations using our online search facility.

2022-12-21 10:17
Guidance updated following changes to processes after Covid, all references to Covid removed

2022-06-14 08:20
Notification to interested people on LDC appeals updated and removing guidance related of Covid-19.

2022-04-21 13:32
This guide has been updated to remove unnecessary duplication and become easier to follow. This is in line with the Inspectorate’s approach to making our content more user focussed.

2022-03-01 14:00
Clarifications around s319A and changes in the way we request documents