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Appeals: average timescales
Latest average timescales for planning, enforcement and householder appeals.
The Planning Inspectorate receives around 20,000 appeals each year. The number and type of appeals submitted can fluctuate month by month and this might affect how long it takes to deal with your appeal.
The table below shows the type of appeal and the number of weeks it is currently taking to arrange a date for an event and make a decision after a valid appeal has been received. The table is updated every month. This information was last updated on 19 July 2016.
Written Representations
| Appeal Type | Average time from receipt to start | Average time from start to site visit | Average time from start to decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Householder | 4 weeks | 9 weeks | 11 weeks |
| Planning (including listed building) | 6 weeks | 13 weeks | 18 weeks |
| Enforcement | 5 weeks | 27 weeks | 33 weeks |
Hearings
| Appeal Type | Average time from receipt to start | Average time from start to hearing | Average time from start to decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning (including listed building) | 10 weeks | 16 weeks | 25 weeks |
| Enforcement | 7 weeks | 29 weeks | 43 weeks |
Inquiries
| Appeal Type | Average time from receipt to start | Average time from start to inquiry | Average time from start to decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning (including listed building) | 13 weeks | 31 weeks | 46 weeks |
| Enforcement | 12 weeks | 40 weeks | 51 weeks |
Note: Some appeals may take longer. If you have submitted an appeal and not been notified of an event within the timescales above please call 0303 444 5000.