Planning Refused?

Planning Appeal Consultants Build the Strongest Possible Appeal.

Expert planning appeal support for homeowners, developers, architects and landowners. We assess your prospects honestly, prepare a robust appeal case and manage the submission through to the Planning Inspectorate.

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RTPI Chartered Town Planner

10+ Years' Experience

Honest Appeal Prospects

Fixed, Transparent Fees

Two-Week Turnaround Available

Nationwide Coverage

Why Cedar Planning

Honest Experts Who Put Your Success First

If we assess your case and believe your chances are low, we'll tell you honestly. That transparency is what sets us apart.

RTPI-Accredited Professionals

Qualified Chartered Town Planners with deep knowledge of planning policy, appeal procedures and PINS processes.

Fast Turnaround — 2 Weeks

Appeal deadlines are strict. We deliver robust appeal statements within two weeks at no extra cost, subject to availability.

Bespoke Appeal Statements

Every statement is tailored to the site, the refusal reasons, and the relevant local and national planning policies.

Thorough Policy Analysis

We scrutinise every refusal reason, cross-referencing Local Plan policies, national guidance and comparable appeal decisions.

Works for All Client Types

We support homeowners, developers, architects and landowners across all development types and property scales.

Nationwide UK Coverage

London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and beyond — we cover the whole of England and Wales.

What We Handle

Types of Planning Appeals We Handle

From householder extensions to complex commercial sites, we handle the full range of planning appeals with the same rigour and attention to detail.

Most Common

Written Representations Appeals

The most common appeal route. We prepare a robust, policy-led statement that systematically addresses every refusal reason.

Householder Appeals

Extensions, outbuildings, loft conversions, porches and other alterations to single dwellings.

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Specialist

New Dwellings & Small Developments

We assess viability and prepare detailed appeal cases for new homes, replacements and intensification of use on smaller sites.

Enforcement Appeals

If the council has taken enforcement action against you we can appeal an enforcement notice.

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Appeals Against Planning Conditions

We challenge conditions attached to permissions that are excessive, unnecessary or unreasonable.

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Commercial Planning Appeals

For refusals involving new employment land, change of use, retail or mixed-use commercial developments of all scales — including advertisement consent appeals for signage and digital displays.

How It Works

Your Appeal, Step by Step

We take care of every stage — from assessing whether an appeal is worthwhile to managing submission and beyond.

Free Assessment of Your Chances

Send us your refusal notice. We review it and give you an honest assessment of whether an appeal is viable — at no cost and no obligation.

Fixed-Fee Quote — No Surprises

If we believe the appeal has merit, we provide a fixed-fee quote. No hourly billing, no hidden extras.

Detailed Policy & Decision Review

We scrutinise the decision notice, local plan policies, national guidance and comparable appeal decisions to build the strongest possible argument.

Preparation of Your Appeal Statement

A structured, persuasive appeal statement responding systematically to each refusal reason — delivered within 2 weeks if required.

Submission & Post-Decision Support

We manage the submission to the Planning Inspectorate and advise on next steps — whether the appeal succeeds or is dismissed.

"Dan was attentive throughout and turned things round in no time. The appeal he put together was comprehensive and well laid out — and it did the trick."

Hari L. — Homeowner, Birmingham

Received a Refusal? Don't Accept It As Final

Get a free, honest assessment of your appeal prospects from a Chartered Town Planner - with a fixed-fee quote if we think you have a case.

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Planning Advice & Guidance

Planning Appeals FAQs

Understanding the planning process can be confusing — especially when every site and proposal is different. Our Frequently Asked Questions page covers common issues including planning permission timescales, application costs, permitted development rights, planning drawings, objections, appeals and what to expect from your local authority.

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Fill out the form below to receive a no obligation assessment of your chances of success at appeal. If we consider that an appeal is feasible, then we will provide you with a no-obligation fixed fee quote for our services, with no hidden extras or fees.

Or alternatively, send us an email at info@cedarplanning.co.uk with the relevant information.