Half of All Planning Appeals Invalid When Submitted According to Planning Inspectorate

50% of Planning Appeals Submitted Are Invalid – and it’s costing people time, money, and even their planning permission.

In this video, we break down a major issue highlighted in the Planning Inspectorate’s 2024/25 Annual Report: nearly half of all planning appeals submitted in England were rejected as invalid at the point of submission.

That means they were incomplete, incorrect, or non-compliant—and couldn’t even be considered until the errors were fixed. This causes costly delays, increases the chance of dismissal, and in some cases, leads to outright failure.

Whether you’re appealing a refusal, enforcement notice, or retrospective issue—getting it right first time is critical. At HEAL Planning, we handle cases nationally and know exactly how to present strong, policy-based, inspector-ready appeals that stand the best chance of success.

📞 Book your free no-obligation consultation today and avoid becoming part of next year’s invalid stats:

Planning Inspectorate Annual Report 2024-25 Key Highlights & Insights

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