Planning Appeals in Cambridgeshire

Professional Planning Appeal Advice Across Cambridgeshire

A refused planning application does not have to bring your development plans to a halt. Cedar Planning provides specialist planning appeal services across Cambridgeshire, helping homeowners, landowners and developers challenge refusals and non-determination decisions with confidence.

Your planning appeal will be led by a Chartered Town Planner, with experience of local policy interpretation and decision-making across Cambridgeshire’s districts. We offer a wide range of planning consultancy services across Cambridgeshire - visit our page for more information here.

When Can You Submit a Planning Appeal?

You may be able to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate if:

• Your planning application has been refused

• Conditions attached to a permission are unreasonable

• The Council has failed to determine your application within statutory timescales

In certain circumstances, where a Local Planning Authority has acted unreasonably, it may also be possible to seek an award of appeal costs.

Honest, Independent Appeal Advice

Our approach is straightforward and transparent. We will always provide an honest assessment of your prospects of success.

If we believe an appeal is unlikely to succeed, we will explain why and advise on alternative options — such as an amended re-submission or a different planning strategy — rather than encouraging an appeal unnecessarily.

Why Choose Cedar Planning for a Cambridgeshire Appeal?

✔ Appeal advice from experienced Chartered Town Planners
✔ Clear, robust Statements of Case tailored to refusal reasons
✔ Strong track record across householder, full and lawful appeals
✔ Free initial desktop appeal assessment
✔ Fast turnaround (typically within 14 days, subject to availability)
✔ Fixed-fee quotes with no obligation

We focus on delivering credible, policy-led appeal arguments that directly address the Council’s concerns.

Our Planning Appeal Process

Free Initial Appeal Review

We begin with a no-obligation desktop review of:

• The Council’s decision notice

• The planning officer’s report (where available)

• Relevant Local Plan and national planning policies

• Site constraints such as Green Belt, heritage or countryside designations

You will receive a clear professional view on whether an appeal is justified.

Appeal Strategy & Advice

Where appropriate, we will advise on:

• Whether an appeal or re-submission is the stronger option

• Refinements to strengthen your planning position

• Fallback positions or lawful development options

Our advice is always focused on achieving the best possible outcome.

Preparing the Appeal Statement

If you proceed, we undertake detailed research including:

• Cambridgeshire planning policy analysis

• National Planning Policy Framework considerations

• Relevant appeal decisions and Inspector precedents

• Planning law and material considerations

This forms the basis of a comprehensive Statement of Case, clearly setting out why planning permission should be granted.

Review & Submission

You will receive a full draft of the appeal documentation before submission.
We only submit the appeal once you are completely satisfied with the content and approach.

Types of Appeals We Handle

We regularly act on appeals involving:

• Householder extensions and alterations

• Green Belt development

• Change of use applications

• Lawful Development Certificates

• Prior approval and permitted development disputes

• Small-scale commercial and mixed-use schemes

Request a Free Planning Appeal Assessment

If your planning application has been refused or delayed, contact Cedar Planning for a free initial appeal review and honest advice on your next steps.

Complete the form below or email info@cedarplanning.co.uk with details of your planning refusal.