Petition · past parliament

Extend right of appeal for major planning developments to objectors

Closed 354 signatures

What the petition asks

For the Government to change the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning law so that in the case of major developments those objecting have a right of appeal.
If a planning proposal is refused, those submitting plans have three options of appeal, Written, Hearing or an Inquiry, whereas those opposing have no right of appeal. Major developments can affect thousands of people who may object for valid reasons but do not currently have a right of appeal. Providing a right of appeal would be fairer to the public and provide a safeguard where a major development should be reconsidered.

Timeline

18 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
18 Mar 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 354
Status Closed
Opened 18 Sep 2020
Closed 18 Mar 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.