Refusal Review & Next Steps Report

Refused? Here’s what to do next.

A detailed analysis of your refused planning application with clear guidance on whether to appeal, resubmit, or modify your project.

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What’s included
Refusal reason breakdown & assessment
Planning policy review
Appeal viability rating
Local precedent research
Actionable next-steps strategy
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What you get

Turn a refusal into a strategy.

We analyse every refusal reason, research local precedent, and give you a clear path forward.

Refusal Reason Analysis

A detailed breakdown of every reason your application was refused, with an assessment of each point.

Policy Review

We identify which local and national planning policies were cited and whether they were applied correctly.

Appeal Viability Assessment

An honest assessment of whether an appeal is worth pursuing, based on the refusal reasons and local precedent.

Local Precedent Research

Similar applications nearby that were approved, giving you evidence to support a resubmission or appeal.

Actionable Next Steps

Clear recommendations on whether to resubmit, appeal, or modify your project — and exactly how.

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Your full report is sent to your inbox within minutes, ready to share with your planning consultant.

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Example report
Example reportRefusal Review & Next Steps Report

Refusal Reason Analysis

Your application was refused on 2 grounds. Reason 1 (significant): excessive massing. Reason 2 (minor): insufficient materials information.

Policy Review

The LPA cited Local Plan Policy DP8 and NPPF Para 135. The decision notice does not specify which characteristics are incompatible — a weakness that could be challenged on appeal.

Appeal Viability Assessment

Appeal rating: Moderate. Comparable approvals nearby support your case. A modified scheme may have higher success probability.

Local Precedent Research

Four nearby comparable extensions were approved by the same LPA in the past 18 months with similar dimensions.

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Next Steps: Appeal vs Resubmit

Recommended: Resubmission with minor modifications. Reducing height by 0.3–0.4m would likely satisfy Reason 1.

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Appeal Statement Template

Draft appeal statement provided. Key arguments: (1) LPA applied DP8 without identifying specific harms. (2) Comparable approvals not considered.

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3 more sections included in your full report

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How we compare
OptionCostTimeWhat you get
Planning Consultant£500–£2,000+1–2 weeksFull professional refusal analysis and appeal strategy. Essential for complex or high-value appeal cases.
DIY Appeal£0 (£400+ for inspector)MonthsSelf-representing on appeal. Requires detailed understanding of planning law and policy. High failure risk without guidance.
BILTD — Refusal Review & Next Steps ReportBest value£129Under 5 minutesRefusal reason analysis, policy review, appeal viability rating, precedent research, and draft appeal statement.
Planning Consultant
£500–£2,000+1–2 weeks

Full professional refusal analysis and appeal strategy. Essential for complex or high-value appeal cases.

DIY Appeal
£0 (£400+ for inspector)Months

Self-representing on appeal. Requires detailed understanding of planning law and policy. High failure risk without guidance.

BILTD — Refusal Review & Next Steps ReportBest value
£129Under 5 minutes

Refusal reason analysis, policy review, appeal viability rating, precedent research, and draft appeal statement.

For complex projects involving listed buildings, multiple planning constraints, or contentious issues, we recommend consulting a chartered planning consultant. BILTD reports are a research and preparation tool.

How it works

From refusal to clarity in minutes.

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Enter your details

Tell us your address and provide the planning reference number for the refused application.

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We analyse the refusal

We review every refusal reason, check local policy, and research nearby precedent decisions.

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Get your strategy

Receive a full refusal review with clear next steps — appeal, resubmit, or modify.

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Your application was refused. Understand exactly why, and choose the right path forward — appeal, resubmit, or modify.

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Data sourced from

SearchlandPlanning data
PlanItApplication history
PINSAppeal decisions
NPPF 2024National policy framework
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