Expert Planning Conditions Appeals

If you have received planning permission from your local council, this is usually great news. However, some planning conditions can place restrictions on how you use or develop your property in the future. If a condition has been unreasonably imposed, or goes further than necessary, you have the right to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate to have it amended or removed.

A common example is when a Local Planning Authority removes Permitted Development Rights, meaning that future extensions or alterations would require planning permission even though neighbouring homes may not have the same restriction. Other conditions may limit occupancy, materials, use, or operational hours — all of which can affect the value and flexibility of your property.

At Cedar Planning, we provide specialist advice and representation for planning conditions appeals, helping homeowners, landowners and developers challenge conditions that go beyond what is necessary to make a development acceptable.

Maximise Your Chances of Success with Professional Appeal Representation

What Is a Planning Conditions Appeal?

A planning conditions appeal allows you to challenge one or more conditions attached to a planning permission without disputing the permission itself.

Common examples include conditions that:

• Remove Permitted Development rights

• Limit occupancy or use of a property

• Control materials, layout or landscaping unnecessarily

• Impose unreasonable operational hours

• Add excessive pre-commencement requirements

Such conditions can affect property value, flexibility and future development potential.

The Six Tests for Planning Conditions

Planning conditions must comply with the six well-established tests set out in national planning policy. Conditions must be:

1. Necessary

2. Relevant to planning

3. Relevant to the development

4. Enforceable

5. Precise

6. Reasonable in all other respects

Where a condition fails one or more of these tests, it may be vulnerable to appeal.

We assess conditions against these criteria and advise honestly on whether an appeal is likely to succeed.

How Cedar Planning Supports Your Appeal

Our approach is thorough, strategic and evidence-based.

• Review of the Planning Condition

  We examine the wording, purpose and justification for the condition and identify weaknesses, inconsistencies or policy conflicts.

• Policy & Appeal Precedent Analysis

  We assess relevant Local Plan policies, national guidance and comparable appeal decisions to establish a strong basis for challenge.

• Preparation of a Robust Appeal Statement

  We prepare a clear, professionally written appeal statement explaining why the condition fails the necessary tests and should be amended or removed.

• Appeal Submission & Management

  We can submit the appeal on your behalf and manage correspondence through to decision.

Why Choose Cedar Planning?

✔ Appeals prepared by Chartered Town Planners (MRTPI)
✔ Strong experience challenging restrictive conditions
✔ Honest, no-obligation assessment of prospects
✔ Fixed-fee quotes with no hidden costs
✔ Fast turnaround (aiming for submission within 2 weeks, subject to availability)

We pride ourselves on giving clear and realistic advice. If we believe an appeal has a low chance of success, we will tell you upfront.

Planning Conditions vs Wider Planning Appeals

A planning conditions appeal is different from appealing a refusal of planning permission. If you are unsure which route applies to your situation, we can advise.

You may also find the following services helpful:

• Planning Appeals – for refused or non-determined applications

• Planning Consultancy Services – for pre-application advice, planning strategies and submissions

Request a Free Planning Conditions Appeal Assessment

If you believe a planning condition is unnecessary or unreasonable, contact Cedar Planning for a free initial assessment of your appeal prospects.

Complete the form below or email info@cedarplanning.co.uk with details of the planning permission and condition you wish to challenge.