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Representations definition

What does Representations mean? In legal practice, a representation is a pre‑contractual statement of present or past fact (which may include a statement of law) made to induce another to enter a contract. It can be oral, written or implied from words or conduct; mere silence is usually insufficient, but half‑truths, a change of circumstances, or a duty to disclose (for example, in fiduciary or certain insurance contexts) can make non‑disclosure actionable. Statements of opinion or intention are not generally representations unless they imply underlying facts or are made without reasonable grounds. Actionable misrepresentation requires a false statement that is material, addressed to the claimant,...

Planning appeals by written representations: procedural framework, timetables and guidance for England and Wales (including householder, minor commercial and advertisement appeals and expedited reforms from 1 April 2026)

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Practice notes

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When are written Representations used?

Written representations are suitable for a planning appeal when:

the appeal grounds and key issues are readily understood from the submitted documents along with a site visit; and/or
the inspector does not need to test the evidence by questioning or to clarify any further matters; and/or
an Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is not needed, or any EIA is not contested

They are generally the easiest, quickest and most straightforward way to pursue an appeal, and most planning appeals proceed by the written route. See Practice Notes: Planning appeals—key points and Planning appeals—which procedure?

Legislation

The written representations process is set out in:

Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) Regulations 2009 (the English Appeal Regulations), SI 2009/452, in England; and
Town and Country Planning (Referred Applications and Appeals Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2017 (the Welsh Appeal Regulations), SI 2017/544, in Wales

Householder, minor commercial and advertisement consent appeals

In England, appeals under the English Appeal Regulations, SI 2009/452, Pt 1 (expedited written representations) run to a shorter timetable than the written representations procedure in Part 2...

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