Procedure guide for local plan examinations
Publication Year
2021
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance on the procedural aspects of carrying out a local plan examination. Covers: before submission; submission; initial assessment and organisation of the hearing sessions; preparation for the hearing sessions; conduct of the hearing sessions; main modifications to the plan; the Inspector's report; quality assurance, fact-check procedure and delivery of final report to the LPA; and other procedures.
Document History
Superseded by Procedure guide for local plan examinations (revised February 2022) (PINS, 2021). Supersedes November 2020 edition (6th edition). February 2021 (7th edition).
Publisher Information
Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate processes planning and enforcement appeals and holding examinations into regional spatial strategies and local development plans.
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Bristol
PINS
UK
Website: http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/
Email: enquiries@planning-inspectorate.gsi.gov.uk
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