Guide to challenging decisions made by DPEA
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides guidance on challenging planning decisions made by the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division. Covers: challenging decisions made by a reporter, time limits for making a challenge, who is eligible to make a challenge, costs involved, timescales, legal advice, advice provided by DPEA, outcomes of a successful challenge, outcomes of a failed challenge, decisions in other types of appeal and help available.
Document History
Last updated: 31 December 2025 - Corrected a spelling error. Document type: publication - advice and guidance. First published: 28 April 2016.
Publisher Information
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
