Guide to rule 6 for interested parties involved in an inquiry - enforcement appeals and certificate of lawful use or development appeals - England

Planning Inspectorate, 2026
Guide to rule 6 for interested parties involved in an inquiry - enforcement appeals and certificate of lawful use or development appeals - England Download document

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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Ways to support or oppose an enforcement appeal or a certificate of lawful use or development appeal using Rule 6 status including how to apply; statements of case and common ground; proofs of evidence; core documents; and the decision.

History

Last updated: 18 March 2026 - Updated search facility links to the new appeal service. Sourced from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-rule-6-status-on-an-enforcement-or-lawful-development-certificate-appeal/guide-to-rule-6-for-interested-parties-involved-in-an-inquiry-enforcement-appeals-and-certificate-of-lawful-use-or-development-appeals-england Document type: guidance. First published: 6 March 2014.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Planning control
  • Planning control, England
  • Planning appeals, England
  • Planning inquiries, England

Publisher History

The Planning Inspectorate processes planning and enforcement appeals and holding examinations into regional spatial strategies and local development plans.

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