Guidance

Apply for rule 6 status on a planning appeal or called-in application

How interested parties with a substantive case can apply to the Secretary of State for Rule 6 status at a planning inquiry (appeal or called-in application).

Applies to England

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Details

This guide provides details on how to support or oppose a planning appeal using Rule 6 status, including:

  • how to apply
  • the inquiry procedure
  • statement of case
  • statement of common ground
  • proofs of evidence

How to take part as a Rule 6 party in a planning appeal proceeding by inquiry

Updates to this page

Published 6 March 2014
Last updated 12 September 2024 + show all updates
  1. Guide updated to include a reference to the new AI guide.

  2. • Take account of the changes to enforcement brought in by the LURA • Replace the customer email address with the customer form • Replace ‘DLUHC’ with ‘MHCLG’

  3. Section 2.1 under section 2 how to apply for Rule 6 status? updated

  4. Updates were made as part of work to simplify and streamline appeals guidance.

  5. Reference to old guidance removed

  6. Customer Form: Customer services and general enquiries link added

  7. The guides have been updated to include details of two additional organisations, who offer free, independent and professional planning advice to communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay professional fees.

  8. How to take part as a Rule 6 party in a planning appeal proceeding by inquiry video added

  9. The guide has been amended in line with the Rosewell Review.

  10. The guides have been updated to amend the hyperlinks from Planning Portal to GOV.UK and to reflect that fact that from 1 October 2013, the need to obtain conservation area consent for the demotion of an unlisted building in a conservation area was replaced by the need to obtain planning permission.

  11. First published.

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