Understand
What exactly has been refused, and how well are the reasons supported?
Planning appeals
A refusal is a decision point—not necessarily the end of the project.
We help homeowners, self-builders, landowners and developers understand whether an appeal has realistic prospects and how the strongest case should be framed.
The first question
Appeal, amend and reapply, or accept the decision?
Many people come to us knowing that they disagree with the council, but not knowing which route is most likely to move the project forward. A good appeal needs more than disagreement: it needs a clear case grounded in policy, evidence and the specific reasons for refusal.
Early review matters because it can prevent time and money being committed to a weak appeal—or reveal that a refusal is capable of being challenged.
Compare
Would targeted amendments and a fresh application create a better route?
Decide
If an appeal is justified, what strategy gives the case its best chance?
How TAC can help
Careful review. Clear advice. A properly structured case.
Our support can be tailored to a householder refusal, a full planning application or a more complex land and development proposal.
- Review the decision notice and officer’s reasons for refusal
- Assess the relevant planning policy and the evidence behind the decision
- Identify strengths in the proposal and weaknesses in the refusal
- Advise whether an appeal, revised application or another route is most appropriate
- Prepare or support appeal statements and structured planning arguments
- Coordinate drawings, documents and technical information needed for the case
Our approach
Strategy before submission.
Appeal appraisal
Send us the decision notice, officer report, application drawings and key background. We review the refusal and the material available.
Route and strategy
We explain the relative merits of appealing, revising and reapplying, including any clear gaps that should be addressed first.
Appeal support
If an appeal is appropriate, we agree the scope and help prepare the submission, planning arguments and coordinated supporting material.
Every case turns on its own facts. An appraisal cannot guarantee an outcome, but it can give you a more informed basis for deciding whether—and how—to proceed.
Who we help
Planning difficulty at any scale.
Had an application refused?
Find out whether an appeal is worth pursuing.
Send the refusal notice and project details for an initial strategic review.
Request a planning appeal appraisal