Expert Planning Appeals in Cheshire

Specialist Planning Appeal Services Across Cheshire

A refusal of planning permission does not have to be the end of your project. Cedar Planning provides expert planning appeal services across Cheshire, supporting homeowners, landowners and developers in challenging refused or undetermined planning applications.

Your planning appeal will be led by a Chartered Town Planner with experience navigating Cheshire’s planning policies and local authority decision-making processes. We offer a wide range of planning consultancy services, visit our dedicated page for more information here.

When Is a Planning Appeal Possible?

You may be entitled to submit an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate if:

• Your planning application has been refused

• Conditions imposed are unreasonable or unnecessary

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

In certain cases, where the Local Planning Authority has acted unreasonably, it may also be appropriate to apply for an award of appeal costs.

Honest, Professional Appeal Advice

We take a transparent and pragmatic approach to planning appeals. Our first step is always to provide an honest assessment of your prospects of success.

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

Why Instruct Cedar Planning for a Cheshire Appeal?

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

Our appeal statements focus on addressing refusal reasons directly, supported by planning policy, material considerations and relevant appeal decisions.

Our Planning Appeal Process

Initial Free Appeal Review

We begin with a no-obligation desktop review of:

• The Council’s decision notice

• The planning officer’s report (where available)

• Relevant Cheshire Local Plan policies

• National planning policy and material considerations

• Site constraints such as Green Belt or countryside designations

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

Appeal Strategy & Options

Where appropriate, we will advise on:

• Whether an appeal or re-submission is the most effective route

• Amendments that could strengthen your planning position

• Fallback or lawful development options

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

Preparing the Appeal Statement

If you proceed, we undertake detailed research including:

• Local and national planning policy analysis

• Relevant appeal precedents and Inspector decisions

• Planning law and material considerations

This research underpins a robust Statement of Case, clearly explaining 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 strategy.

Types of Planning 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 assessment and clear advice on your next steps.

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