Overview

This bill grants town and parish councils in England and Wales the right to appeal planning permission decisions made by local authorities if the council had previously recommended rejection on specified grounds.

Description

This bill establishes a right of appeal for town and parish councils against planning permission granted by local planning authorities. This right applies only if:

• The council recommended the application's rejection on planning grounds;
• The local planning authority approved the application despite the council's recommendation.

The "planning grounds" include considerations outlined in planning law and any additional considerations the Secretary of State may specify through regulations. These regulations are subject to parliamentary approval. Appeals must be lodged within six weeks of the permission being granted, and the unsuccessful party will bear the appeal costs.

The bill allows the Welsh Assembly to adapt the legislation for town and community councils in Wales.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify a cost to the UK government. However, there may be indirect costs associated with processing appeals, which will likely fall on the relevant government departments.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Town and Parish Councils: They gain a new right to appeal, potentially increasing their influence on local planning decisions.
• Local Planning Authorities: They face a potential increase in appeals, adding to their workload and administrative costs.
• Developers and Applicants: They may face delays in their projects if councils appeal successful planning applications.
• Residents: The impact on residents depends on the outcome of appeals; it could lead to either protecting or hindering development within their communities.

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