Who Can Appeal a Planning Decision?

If you are the applicant, there is a right of appeal against most planning decisions taken by Ashford Borough Council. You can appeal if:

• No decision has been reached on the application within the statutory eight week period (13 weeks for major applications)
• The application is refused
• We have granted permission but you disagree with any of the conditions that have been imposed

Information on appeals is provided with the decision notice in every case where a right of appeal applies.

There is no right of appeal for third parties (this includes neighbours) or interested organisations. Further advice is available at the Planning Portal.