Planning Appeals and Enquires A community perspective

A community perspective

- Our History

• Community group of concerned local residents• Were concerned from the initial presentations

given by the developer• Mixture of professionals with different skill sets• To date this has been running for 3 years –

committed individuals

An outsiders perspective on the process of planning appeals

• Time• Cost• Understanding of Rule 6 its advantages and

disadvantages• Working with the local planning department• Employing a Barrister• How to organise yourselves

A community perspective

• What comprises your reasons for Rule 6• Preparing a response to an appeal• Timescales• Presenting your appeal documents• Liaison with the Planning inspectorate

A community perspective

How did the community find this process

» Expectations of the Group

» Expectations of what can be achieved

» FUNDRAISING

A community perspective

Empowered or not?

• Taking control• Clear understanding• Managing expectation• Realistic goals• Liaison with other groups Parish councils etc

A community perspective

In control of a runaway train• Have to conform to a set process• Expected to know what to do when

and how• Unclear boundaries• When will it STOP

A community perspective