Planning Appeals
The best prepared application can, on occasion, be refused consent at the local level. The planning process requires those making decisions balance many competing issues. Often the decision makers at the local level fail to apply sufficient weight to important considerations or are influenced by local opinion. Recourse in such cases is to appeal the decision with the Planning Inspectorate who operates independently of the Local Planning Authority.
John Howlett Planning undertake a wide variety of planning appeal work and has considerable experience in handling appeals dealt with by written representation, informal hearing and public inquiry.
We are able to advise on appeal strategy and identify the most the appropriate appeal method, bringing together other professionals and witnesses as appropriate in preparing the required evidence. We also appear as expert witnesses at public inquiries.
