Claim planning appeal costs

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When to claim

You may be able to claim costs if someone involved in your appeal behaves unreasonably and costs you money. This includes if they:

  • fail to co-operate with you or others
  • miss deadlines
  • fail to turn up to a site visit, hearing or inquiry
  • gave information that was wrong or declared after the deadline

What costs you can claim

You can claim for costs directly related to your appeal, for example:

  • time preparing for an appeal
  • attending a hearing or inquiry
  • the use of consultants to provide detailed technical advice
  • witnesses if you need to pay them

You can’t claim for costs relating to your original planning application.