Planning refusal support in London
Planning application refused? Find the strongest route forward.
We review the council's refusal, advise whether to appeal or revise, brief your architect on the changes needed, and prepare the planning case so your home project can move again, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee for suitable cases.
Success-linked fees available for suitable cases. If the route we recommend does not succeed, our professional fee is refunded under the agreed guarantee terms.
What is at stake
Not just consent. The home you were planning.
A refusal puts the brighter kitchen, bigger dining table, and easier family gatherings in doubt. Our job is to reduce the uncertainty and show you the next planning move.
The moment after refusal
The council has said no. That isn't the end.
A decision notice can feel final, especially after months of drawings, comments, and waiting. In many cases, it is a diagnosis. The reasons for refusal tell us what needs to be answered next.
Book a refusal reviewReduced uncertainty
Know whether to appeal, revise, seek pre-application advice, or pause before spending more.
A clearer brief
Give your architect targeted planning changes instead of vague feedback from a refusal notice.
A stronger case
Address local policy, material considerations, officer concerns, and the stated reasons for refusal.
A home worth fighting for
Keep working towards more light, better hosting space, and a home that works for family and friends.
What we review
We turn the refusal into a practical planning strategy.
Every refusal has its own planning logic. We start with the material that matters, then recommend the route that gives the project its best credible chance.
- The decision notice and each reason for refusal.
- The officer report, submitted drawings, and design statement.
- Relevant local plan policies and supplementary planning guidance.
- Site constraints such as amenity, conservation, heritage, highways, trees, or neighbour impact.
- Whether the application should be appealed, revised, or supported by more evidence.
Our process
A clear route from refusal to next submission.
Refusal review
Send the decision notice, drawings, and officer report. We assess the reasons for refusal and deadlines.
Strategy recommendation
We advise whether to appeal, revise, seek advice, gather evidence, or stop before spending more.
Architect briefing
If drawings need changing, we brief your architect on targeted changes that answer the council's objections.
Planning case
We prepare the planning statement or appeal case around policy, material considerations, and refusal reasons.
Submission support
We submit or support the submission and keep you informed until the decision.
Process guarantee
100% money-back guarantee for suitable cases.
If the route we recommend does not succeed, we refund Efficient Planners' professional fee under the agreed guarantee terms.
Appeal or revised application?
Choosing the wrong route can waste months.
Some refusals are best challenged through an appeal. Others need a targeted redesign and revised application. We help you choose based on refusal reasons, policy context, cost, deadlines, and the likely decision maker.
Householder appeal deadline
In England, householder appeals generally need to be submitted within 12 weeks of the decision notice. Some cases have different or shorter deadlines.
Success-linked fees
A lower-risk way to get specialist planning support.
For suitable cases, we offer a staged fee model tied to the route we recommend.
25%
Start
Deposit to begin the refusal review and planning strategy.
25%
Prepare
Due once drawings are reviewed and the planning or appeal statement is prepared.
50%
Succeed
Remaining fee due only if the revised application or appeal succeeds.
Fee guarantee
100% money-back guarantee for suitable cases.
Planning decisions are made by the council or Planning Inspectorate. If our recommended route does not succeed, we refund Efficient Planners' professional fee under the agreed guarantee terms.
What to send us
A quick review starts with your refusal documents.
Decision notice
The council's formal refusal letter and planning application reference number.
Drawings and report
Submitted drawings, design documents, and the officer report if you have it.
Project context
Tell us what you wanted to build and whether your architect is still involved.
Questions
Before you spend more on drawings, get a clear planning view.
Start with clarity
Send us your decision notice and find out what to do next.
We will review the refusal, explain your options, and tell you whether there is a credible route forward.