Regulation 30 Pre-inquiry meetingI1

England and Wales

(1)

Where it has been decided to hold a public inquiry, the inspector may, if the inspector considers it desirable, hold a pre-inquiry meeting to determine the matters to be addressed and the procedure to be followed at the inquiry.

(2)

If the inspector decides to hold a pre-inquiry meeting, not less than 14 days’ notice in writing must be given to—

(a)

the applicant, in the case of an application;

(b)

the registration authority;

(c)

any person who has made written representations about the application or proposal; and

(d)

any other person whose presence at the pre-inquiry meeting the inspector considers desirable.

(3)

Paragraphs (2) and (4) to (7) of regulation 29 (so far as relevant) apply to pre-inquiry meetings as they apply to inquiries.

(4)

The inspector may, at a pre-inquiry meeting—

(a)

give directions about things to be done in preparation for the inquiry to—

(i)

the applicant, in the case of an application;

(ii)

the registration authority; and

(iii)

any other person wishing to appear at the inquiry; and

(b)

specify a date or dates by which any such directions must be complied with.

(5)

In particular, the inspector may direct any person wishing to give evidence to serve a written statement of that evidence on—

(a)

the inspector; and

(b)

such other persons as the inspector may specify.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 30 in force at 15.12.2014, see reg. 1(1)(b)