Regulation 37 Award of costs in relation to certain applicationsI1

England and Wales

(1)

This regulation applies in relation to an application under Schedule 2 to the 2006 Act where—

(a)

the application is referred to the Planning Inspectorate; and

(b)

a public inquiry is held in relation to the application.

(2)

The inspector conducting the public inquiry may make an order for costs against any of the persons specified in paragraph (3) who, in the opinion of the inspector, has acted unreasonably, requiring payment to such person mentioned in paragraph (4) as may be specified in the order in respect of costs reasonably incurred by the latter person pursuant to the unreasonable action of the former person.

(3)

The persons who may be ordered to pay costs are—

(a)

the applicant;

(b)

any objector taking part in the public inquiry; or

(c)

any registration authority taking part in the public inquiry,

(4)

The persons in whose favour an order for costs may be made are—

(a)

the applicant; or

(b)

any objector taking part in the public inquiry.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 37 in force at 15.12.2014, see reg. 1(1)(b)