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Guidance

Planning appeals dealt with by an inquiry: taking part

How to take part in a planning and listed building consent appeal proceeding by an inquiry.

Applies to England

Documents

Timeline showing the process for s78 planning appeals following the inquiries procedure

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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

How to take part as a Rule 6 party in a planning appeal proceeding by 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 12:26
This guidance has been revised to provide more generic advice under the ‘Getting Help’ sections.

2024-09-12 10:29
Guide updated to include a reference to the new AI guide.

2024-08-06 13:08
• 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’

2024-07-31 15:06
Video link updated

2024-01-24 16:49
updated attachments for inquiries added.

2024-01-11 10:08
The guide has been updated to make it clearer that interested parties should submit their representations using our online search facility.

2023-04-26 14:46
Updates were made as part of work to simplify and streamline appeals guidance.

2022-12-21 15:04
Guidance under Inquiry Venue updated

2022-04-12 11:32
Customer Form: Customer services and general enquiries link added

2022-02-24 15:26
Clarifications around s319A and changes in the way we request documents