Appeal Cost Estimator

Estimate appeal costs, timelines, success likelihood and costs award risk based on your proposal and refusal reasons.

About this tool: Appeal Estimator

Estimate appeal costs, timelines, and success likelihood — procedure determination (written reps vs hearing vs inquiry), and costs award risk assessment.

When to use it

Use immediately after refusal to decide whether to appeal or resubmit. Compares the cost and risk of each route.

Policy and guidance it draws on

TCPA Sections 78-79, PINS Procedural Guide

Part of Appeal Intelligence

Use these tools after a refusal or when preparing to challenge a decision. The appeal estimator helps you decide whether to appeal or resubmit. The grounds builder turns your refusal reasons into structured appeal arguments with supporting precedent.

Related tools
Grounds BuilderRefusal LibraryObjection AnalyserRebuttal GeneratorResubmissionReport DecoderAppeal TimelineAppeal Defensibility Report

Guidance to help you prepare — not formal planning advice. Check the current policy text and your council's local plan before relying on it.

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