Listed below are the most downloaded documents from the planning inspectorate website. We monitor the website using software that records, among other things, the number of times documents are downloaded.

The booklet "Making your planning appeal" in PDF (490KB) - Inspectorate's guidance on how to make a Planning Appeal

The booklet "Guide to taking part in planning appeals" in PDF (509KB) - A decision by the local planning authority (LPA) can sometimes lead to an appeal. Only the person who applied for planning permission can appeal against the LPA's decision, but if you had an interest in the application then you will probably also have an interest in the appeal. This guide explains how to make your views known.

Annual Report and Accounts 2006 - 2007 4.5mb - The Inspectorate's Annual Report and Accounts give an overview of its performance against agreed targets and include the Annual Accounts.

Cost awards in planning appeals - a guide for appellants PDF 349KB - The Inspectorates guide offering advice on who can apply for costs and the circumstances under which costs may be awarded

Advertisement Appeal Form PDF 105kb - The Inspectorates appeal form for Advertisement Appeals

'Judge over your shoulder' leaflet produced by Treasury Solicitors in PDF 346KB - Produced by the Treasury Solicitors this is a guide to administrative decision-making and explains the general principles behind Judicial Review.

Lessons Learnt Examining Development Plan documents (PDF 1006kb) - The document provides detailed guidance on the lessons which have emerged from experience of the early examinations.

Definitive Map and Public Path Orders in England - Orders received on or after 1 October 2007 booklet in PDF 317KB - This booklet describes the procedure for rights of way orders made by English local authorities under the Highways Act 1980, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.