← News · Published 14 October 2026
Most householder appeals are decided in about 12 weeks.
One of the first questions homeowners ask is, how long will it take? The latest Planning Inspectorate figures have a reassuring answer.
For the month ending 30 June 2026, the typical householder appeal was decided in about 12 weeks. Want to know whether your own refusal is worth appealing? Request a free case review.
The key figures
- Typical householder appeal: about 12 weeks to a decision.
- That means half of householder appeals were decided in 12 weeks or less.
- Over 350 householder appeals were decided in that one month.
- Other written planning appeals took about 17 weeks, hearings 19 weeks and inquiries 27 weeks.
No hearing, no court
A householder appeal is decided on paper. There is nothing to attend and nobody to face. Planzo prepares the written case, and the Inspector makes the decision.
The clock starts once the Planning Inspectorate has accepted your appeal as valid, so the paperwork needs to be right first time.
Appeals are also getting quicker overall: read the latest on appeal timescales.
A clear route, in writing
Planzo handles householder appeals only, in writing, for a flat £690. It is a no win, no fee planning appeal service: nothing upfront, and the fee is only due if your appeal is allowed.