The Planning Inspectorate- Wales

Costs

Cost awards in planning appeals

Our guide for appellants offers summary advice on who can apply for costs and the circumstances under which costs may be awarded.

Award of appeal costs

How to apply for a detailed and independent assessment when the amount of an award of costs is disputed.

Published Policy Guidance

Welsh Office Circular 23/93

(Department of Environment Circular 8/93) Awards of Costs Incurred in Planning and Other (Including Compulsory Purchase Order) Proceedings.

Parties to appeal or other proceedings are normally expected to meet their own expenses. The National Assembly or Planning Inspector may make an award for costs where one party has behaved 'unreasonably' and has caused another party to incur unnecessary or wasted expense.

This Circular sets out the general policy and principles for deciding on costs awards and making applications for awards in a wide range of cases. The focus is on planning and enforcement appeals.