If an applicant is aggrieved by the decision to refuse permission for a proposed development or to grant it subject to conditions, then they can appeal to the Secretary of State under section 78 of the Town and country planning act 1990.
An appeal must be made within:
- six months for a full planning application
- 12 weeks for an appeal against refusal of a householder application
- six months for an appeal against a condition on a householder application
- eight weeks for an appeal against refusal of consent to display an advertisement
Appeals can be made using a form which you can obtain from the Planning inspectorate at Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN or online using the Planning portal.
The secretary of state can allow a longer period for giving notice of an appeal, but he will not normally be prepared to use this power unless there are special circumstances which excuse the delay in giving notice of appeal.
Copies of appeal forms for the attention of the council should be sent to the director of legal and democratic services, C/o Room 115, 1st Floor, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 1RU.
There is no right of appeal by neighbours or other interested parties after a planning decision has been made.