What it is
Applicants and affected parties can usually appeal a municipal planning decision to the municipality's appeal authority, within the period and in the form set by the by-law. An appeal needs a clear, well-founded planning case.
When you may need it
- Your application was refused or approved with conditions you cannot accept
- A neighbour's approval affects your property
What our work includes
- Review of the decision and record
- Appeal memorandum or response
- Attendance at the appeal hearing
The broad process
- 1.Check appeal period and requirements
- 2.Prepare and lodge appeal or response
- 3.Hearing
- 4.Appeal decision
Documents commonly required
- Decision letter and conditions
- Application record
You don’t need these to make an initial enquiry.
What affects cost and duration
- Complexity of the matter
- Municipal appeal fees
- Possible legal representation
We provide a project-specific quotation that separates professional fees from municipal charges, advertising and specialist costs. Timeframes vary with scope, completeness, objections, specialist work and municipal processing.
Limitations
Appeal periods are short and strictly applied. Some matters require legal advice.