Sometimes an appeal is not the best course of action to overcome a notification of refusal, but rather engagement with the Local Authority and a re-submission of the application will have a better chance of success. Before proceeding with an appeal, we will always review the council’s reasons for refusal contained within the decision notice and all relevant reports and advise on the best course of action.

Nonetheless, McCutcheon Halley has significant experience in the preparation of both first- and third-party planning appeals with huge success rates. Our team have been trained to provide the following:

• First-party planning appeals to overturn refusal decisions
• Response to third-party appeals to ensure planning grants are retained
• First-party contribution appeals to save thousands for clients
• First-party appeals to remove conditions

Additionally, our team has significant experience in relation to Orla Hearings with An Bord Pleanála when required.