Appeals: how long they take
Summary
The Planning Inspectorate publishes updated average timescales for planning, enforcement and householder appeals, including lawful development certificate and listed building enforcement appeals. It explains how mean and median timings are calculated and cautions that recent decision data may not be a reliable guide to outcomes for newly submitted cases.
Why it matters
Appeal timeliness affects development programmes, enforcement risk and the timing of planning-related transactions that surveyors may be advising on. Understanding the limitations of the published averages helps surveyors and clients interpret appeal delays more accurately.
Key points
- Latest average timescales are provided for planning, enforcement and householder appeals.
- The data includes s174 enforcement appeals, s39 enforcement listed building appeals and lawful development certificate appeals.
- Times are measured from valid appeal submission to decision issue.
- Mean and median are both published, with caution advised for small decision counts.
- The Inspectorate notes that recent decisions may reflect older submissions and may not predict current cases.
Organisations:
Planning Inspectorate
Regulations:
s174 enforcement appeals, s39 enforcement listed building appeals, lawful development certificate appeals
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