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Apply for rule 6 status on an enforcement or lawful development certificate appeal

How interested parties with a substantive case can apply to the Secretary of State for Rule 6 status at an inquiry (an enforcement appeal or a certificate of lawful use or development appeal).

Updates to this page

From:
Planning Inspectorate
Published:
6 March 2014
Last updated:
18 March 2026
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  1. The search facility links have updated to the new appeal service.

  2. These updates reflect: • The new PINS postal address • Changes to the Planning Aid website link

  3. Guide updated to include a reference to the new AI guide.

  4. • Take account of the changes to enforcement brought in by the LURA • Replace the customer email address with the customer form • Replace ‘DLUHC’ with ‘MHCLG’

  5. Guidance updated following changes to processes after Covid, all references to Covid removed

  6. This guide has been updated to remove unnecessary duplication and become easier to follow. This is in line with the Inspectorate’s approach to making our content more user focussed.

  7. The guides have been updated to include details of two additional organisations, who offer free, independent and professional planning advice to communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay professional fees.

  8. The guidance has been updated to reflect current wording, email address change and working practices.

  9. The guides have been updated to amend the hyperlinks from Planning Portal to GOV.UK and to reflect that fact that from 1 October 2013, the need to obtain conservation area consent for the demotion of an unlisted building in a conservation area was replaced by the need to obtain planning permission.

  10. First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Guide to Rule 6 for interested parties involved in an inquiry-enforcement appeals and certificate of lawful use or development appeals – England

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Details

This guide provides details on how to support or oppose an enforcement appeal or a certificate of lawful use or development appeal using Rule 6 status, including:

  • how to apply
  • statement of case
  • statement of common ground
  • proofs of evidence
  • core documents
  • the decision

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