# The Access to the Countryside (Exclusions and Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2003, Regulation 51: Site inspections

Extent: E+W

(1) During an inquiry or after its close, the inspector may, where it appears to him necessary or expedient to do so, arrange to make an inspection of the appeal land ... .
(2) Where the inspector intends to make an inspection under paragraph (1), he shall ask the appellant and the relevant authority whether they wish to be present or be represented.
(3) Where the appellant or the relevant authority have indicated that they wish to be present, or be represented, the inspector shall give the appellant and the authority reasonable notice of the date and time of the inspection and shall afford the appellant and the authority, or their representatives, the opportunity of being present during the inspection.
(4) The inspector shall not be bound to defer an inspection if the appellant or the relevant authority (or their representative) is not present at the appointed time.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2713/regulation/51 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/access-to-the-countryside-exclusions-and-restrictions-england-regulations-2003/regulation-51
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