The risk of costs in planning appeals

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The award of costs against any party in planning appeals is relatively rare, but it is a risk to be aware of. A Council, an appellant or a third party are all at risk in having costs given against them if they behave unreasonably either during the course of the appeal, or in actions that led up to the appeal. A recent case in Yorkshire showed how a Council's failure to adequately explain why they refused permission led to the appellant's costs being paid by them. Our book explains how to minimise the risk of costs being awarded against you.