Matters we can assess

• Written representations and objections to public authority decisions.
• Judicial appeals, further appeals and interim relief where available.
• Administrative fines, penalty orders and enforcement action.
• Permits, supervision and the proportionality of public measures.

Legal assessment

We review the authority’s powers, findings of fact, reasoning, procedural fairness, proportionality and deadlines. We also assess whether an objection or appeal provides sufficient protection, or whether a separate interim application may be justified.

First steps and relevant documents

Record the date when the decision was issued or received. Keep the full notice and appeal instructions. Correspondence with the authority does not necessarily suspend the decision or an appeal deadline.

• Full decision with attachments
• Date of service or receipt
• Applications and prior correspondence
• Evidence of practical consequences