Planning appeals

Who to contact

Planning Services
PO Box 26
Archway Road
Huyton
L36 9FB

Telephone: 0151 443 2380

Email: planning@knowsley.gov.uk

You can appeal against decisions made by the council if you consider the refusal or conditions imposed are unreasonable, or if a determination has not been made within a statutory 8 week time period (set by Government). You can also appeal against an enforcement notice issue.

How to appeal

Appeals should be made to the Department for Communities and Local Government and can take the form of:

  • A written representation
  • A public inquiry
  • An informal hearing

You can submit an appeal online on the Planning Portal.

You can obtain appeal forms from The Planning Inspectorate.

Costs can be awarded against either party if they are deemed to have acted unreasonably when the appeal is heard at a Public Inquiry or Informal Hearing.

Search for planning appeals

You can search for planning appeals via the Public Access site and you can view a list of enforcement appeals on the Planning Portal.

Comprehensive advice and guidance on appeals is available on the planning portal.