A single-storey rear extension in Trafford
Mr and Mrs Chung wanted to extend their cramped galley kitchen to create a new family reception area, with a big, open-plan kitchen/living/diner space. They applied to take advantage of the government’s ‘larger home extension’ scheme, allowing homeowners to extend up to a depth of 6m without needing planning permission. They hired an architect, drew […]
How to win a householder planning appeal
Our planning consultants have submitted more than 1000 appeals in the last three years. That means they have read at least 1000 appeal decisions. They know how planning inspectors think – what arguments sway them and what approaches just don’t work. These are our top tips for winning a planning appeal. 1. Have a good […]
Winning a planning appeal in Barking & Dagenham
The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham refused 38% of planning applications in the last quarter of 2019, more than almost any other council in England (apart from Watford and Redbridge). Are applicants getting a raw deal and is it worth appealing these refusals? The fact that Barking & Dagenham is refusing so many applications […]
Which councils refuse the most planning applications?
Around 20,000 householder planning applications are refused permission each year. But some councils refuse a lot more planning applications that others. Which councils are the worst offenders? The London Borough of Redbridge refused planning planning for a whopping 47% of all applications it decided in the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2019. Watford Borough […]
We have had a number of recent planning appeal successes in Birmingham
Birmingham City is one of the biggest council districts in England and they decide hundreds of thousands of householder planning applications each year. We get lots of enquiries from homeowners who have been refused planning permission for extensions in Birmingham each year, and who are considering a planning appeal. Like all councils, Birmingham has its […]
I have been refused planning permission for a 6m rear extension. Should I appeal?
6m-deep rear extensions are permitted development, which means you don’t need planning permission. But you still need to apply for prior approval. If that is refused, you should appeal. Most houses in the UK can be extended without needing full planning permission – the extensions are permitted development. For example, terraced and semi-detached houses can […]
Planning appeals during the coronavirus crisis
A number of our clients have been asking whether planning appeals are still being processed and determined during the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the planning inspectorate (the government agency that runs the appeal system) has been functioning rather well. Its case officers are working from home, but generally keeping on top of their admin functions. […]
How to write a good appeal statement
We recommend you use our low-cost, £399 appeal service. If you insist on going it alone, this article will help you write a killer appeal statement myplanningappeal.co.uk offers a low cost householder appeal service, for a total fee of £399. For this you get the services of an experienced chartered planning consultant, who will prepare […]
What should I do if refused planning permission?
If you have been refused planning permission, don’t panic. More importantly, don’t give up. Don’t be afraid of a planning refusal. If your proposal is ambitious or controversial, a refusal is an almost inevitable part of the process of getting permission for what you want. A refusal is not final and can a positive part […]
What is a planning appeal?
The householder planning appeal system is not too complicated. In this post, I take you through the basics. Is it worth appealing? Only 20% of planning refusals are appealed. That’s a lot of people giving up on their dream extension. Obviously, the council doesn’t get it wrong all the time. But they don’t always get […]
