Regulation 32 HearingsI1

England and Wales

(1)

Where the Planning Inspectorate decides that a hearing is to be held in relation to an application or proposal for which it is the determining authority, it must appoint an inspector to hold the hearing.

(2)

A hearing is to take the form of a discussion led by the inspector.

(3)

Paragraphs (2) and (4) to (9) of regulation 29 apply to a hearing as they apply to a public inquiry.

(4)

Subject to regulation 29(5) to (7)—

(a)

in the case of an application, the applicant is entitled to give, or to call another person to give, oral evidence; and

(b)

any other person may give oral evidence with the permission of the inspector.

(5)

Cross-examination is not permitted unless the inspector decides that it is necessary to ensure a sufficient examination of the issues.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 32 in force at 15.12.2014, see reg. 1(1)(b)