Challenging a planning decision successfully requires a clear understanding of how the planning system works — and how to present evidence that genuinely carries weight. Whether you are opposing a development before determination or appealing against a decision that has already been made, success depends on the strength of your argument, not the strength of your feelings.

At Planning Voice, we specialise in preparing professional, policy-based planning objections and appeals that achieve real results. Every submission is written by a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with a detailed knowledge of planning law, local plan policies, and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024). Our expertise ensures that your case is expressed clearly, supported by robust planning reasoning, and presented in the precise format councils and the Planning Inspectorate expect.

This page explains what makes a planning objection or appeal successful, highlights common mistakes that weaken cases, and illustrates how a structured, evidence-led approach can help protect your property, amenity, and local environment. Whether you are objecting to a neighbour’s extension or contesting a refused planning application, the principles remain the same — credible evidence, clear argument, and compliance with planning policy.

Find out how Planning Voice can help you prepare a successful objection or appeal →