Handling environmental appeals through hearings or local inquiries: code of practice

Further information and contacts

31. DPEA will ensure all parties involved in the appeal are kept informed of what will happen and what action is expected of them. There will always be a named official included in any communication from DPEA, who will be the first point of contact on the case.

32. Any questions about this code can be directed to DPEA at:

Scottish Government
Planning and Environmental Appeals Division

E-mail: dpea@gov.scot
Tel: 01324 696400
Fax: 01324 696444