We provide specialist planning appeal services across London and the South East, advising on residential and commercial developments where planning permission has been refused or conditions disputed. Our appeal work is policy-led, evidence-based, and focused on presenting clear, defensible cases to the Planning Inspectorate.
We act for householders, landowners and developers, offering realistic advice on prospects of success, appeal strategy, and the most appropriate procedural route.
Planning Appeals
We advise on planning appeals where applications have been refused or conditions disputed, providing clear, policy-led advice on appeal prospects, strategy, and procedure. Our approach is focused on presenting concise, well-evidenced cases that respond directly to refusal reasons and the relevant development plan context.
We act for householders, landowners and developers across London and the South East, advising on the most appropriate appeal route and ensuring submissions are proportionate, structured and professionally presented.
Enforcement Matters
We provide specialist advice on planning enforcement matters, supporting clients where alleged breaches of planning control have been identified or enforcement action is being considered. Our role is to assess the planning position objectively, advise on risk, and identify the most appropriate route to resolution.
This may include regularisation, appeal, or formal representations, depending on the circumstances and planning history of the site.
A clear route from refusal to appeal
A disciplined appeal strategy
An appeal should do more than repeat the original application. It must address the decision that was made, the reasons given, the relevant development plan and any material considerations that affect the planning balance. We begin by testing the refusal reasons and the available evidence so that clients receive a realistic view of risk before further time and cost are committed.
Under the current simplified written-representations process, many appeals proceed without a separate statement of case. The strength of the original application material, focused research and concise grounds of appeal are therefore critical. In some appeal routes, the permitted grounds may be limited to only a few hundred words.
Where an amended application, further feasibility work, regularisation or another route is more appropriate, we explain that at the outset. A fuller statement is prepared only where the appeal procedure permits or requires one.
How we research and frame an appeal
Review the decision
We examine the decision notice, officer report, submitted plans, consultation responses and planning history to identify the issues that require a direct response.
Confirm the route and its limits
We identify the route likely to apply and the material the Inspectorate will accept. The Inspectorate determines the final procedure, and many written-representations appeals do not permit a separate statement of case.
Research policy and precedent
We test the refusal reasons against the development plan, national policy, material considerations, relevant appeal decisions and the evidence already before the local planning authority.
Distil the strongest arguments
Where the grounds must fit within a short word allowance, we prioritise the arguments that matter and write concisely. A fuller statement is prepared only when the procedure allows or requests one.
What to send us
Information for an initial appeal review
The documents below allow us to understand the planning history and provide useful initial advice. Appeal deadlines vary by case type, so early contact is important.
- The decision notice or enforcement notice
- The submitted application form, drawings and supporting documents
- The officer report and consultation responses, where available
- Relevant correspondence with the local planning authority
- Details of any changes being considered following the decision
Planning and enforcement appeals
Discuss the decision before choosing the next step
Send us the decision notice and key application documents. We will review the position and explain whether an appeal or an alternative planning route should be considered.
