LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
Submit your appeal online - dates for your diary
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From 1 December 2025-youwill no longerbe able torequest,and we willcease issuing,paperplanningappealforms
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From 1April2026-paper appeal forms will no longer be accepted by the Planning Inspectorate.Instead, planning appeals must besubmittedvia theAppeal a Planning Decisionservice.
Only planning appeals currently in scope
Thechangesare onlycurrentlyapplicable tothe following types of appeals:
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Householderappeals
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Section 78 (fullplanning)appeals
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Section 20(listedbuildingand conservation areas)appeals
Other types of appealsare currently out of scope andsubmission shouldbemadevia theAppeals Casework Portalorbypost usinga paper form.
Over the coming months, other appeal types will be moving to the new digital service making it easier for all users toparticipatein the appeal process.
Whywe'regoing digital-only
Moving to a fully digital service supports our commitment to delivering a faster, more consistent, and transparent process for all users. Digital submissions are processed more quickly because the system guides users through each step, reducing errors and validation delays. This means appeals can be registered and processed sooner.
The change also allows us to focus our resources on providing direct support tocustomersratherthan handling paper correspondence,ultimately improvingthe service we can offer.
Digital by default, but with support available
We recognise that not everyone finds it easy tosubmitappeals online. If you need help completing a planning appeal digitally, several support options are available:
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Telephone guidance: Our Customer Service Team advisors can provide guidance over the phone. During busy periods, they may need to arrange to call you back.
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Personalsupport networks: Friends or family members can help yousubmityour appeal online.
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Professionalassistance: You can employ a planning agent - such as a planning consultant or architect - to complete andsubmityour appeal on your behalf. Agents can handle all aspects of the appeal process, including uploading documents and managing correspondence with the Planning Inspectorate.
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Community resources: Local libraries typically provide computer and internet access if youdon'thave these at home.
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Citizens Advice: Canprovidegeneral guidance on the appeals process.
New correspondence address
Also from 1 December 2025, we will be updating our published address for customer correspondence. The new address will be available on our GOV.UK page and will help ensure all mail reaches us efficiently.
For more informationand adviceaboutsubmittingplanning appeals, visitAppeal a Planning Decision, watch our animated walk-through of the appeals process (below),or contact our Customer Service Team.
Walk-through of the appeals process
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
