Planning appeal news and data.
Articles built from Planning Inspectorate decision data — council-by-council trends, appeal statistics, and what they mean for homeowners considering an appeal.
First-Floor Side Extension Refusal Overturned on Appeal in Barnet
A case study on a Barnet first-floor side extension refusal overturned on appeal, where the council's strong subjective language didn't hold up against the Inspector's objective comparison.
Read the article →Front Roof Extension Refusal Overturned on Appeal in Hounslow
A case study on a Hounslow front dormer refusal overturned on appeal, despite the council's own guidance generally opposing them — and what it means for similar cases.
Read the article →Hounslow Refused This Extension for Being Out of Proportion. The Inspector Disagreed.
A case study on a Hounslow householder refusal overturned on appeal — where the council's assessment fell short, and what it means for similar cases.
Read the article →Planning Appeal Terms Explained: A Plain-English Glossary
A plain-English glossary of the terms you'll come across in a householder planning appeal — from HAS and written representations to Green Belt and enforcement notices.
Read the article →Planning Application Fees Are Going Up — Appeals Still Aren't
A new national default fee schedule for planning applications in England takes effect from 8 December 2026, with householder fees up around 8%. Appealing a refusal remains free of any Planning Inspectorate charge.
Read the article →10 Councils With the Highest Planning Appeal Success Rates
Which councils in England overturn the most refused householder planning applications on appeal, based on Planning Inspectorate decisions from the past 12 months.
Read the article →The Councils Hardest to Win a Planning Appeal Against
Which councils in England have their householder refusals overturned least often on appeal, based on Planning Inspectorate decisions from the past 12 months.
Read the article →Two-Storey Rear Extension Refusal Overturned on Appeal in Barnet
A case study on a Barnet two-storey rear extension refusal overturned on appeal, where existing local precedent and boundary screening weren't reflected in the council's reasoning.
Read the article →Householder Appeals Just Got a 250-Word Limit — What It Means for Your Case
Since 1 April 2026, householder planning appeals no longer use a full statement of case — appellants now get 250 words. Here's what changed, and why it should mean cheaper, faster appeals.
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