Paragraph 187 I1

after sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A)

Section 369 of the Planning (Wales) Act 2026 (evidence at local inquiries) applies in relation to a hearing or local inquiry under paragraph 7 or 8 in Wales as it applies in relation to a local inquiry under that Act.”;

for sub-paragraph (4) substitute—

“(4)

Sections 372 and 373 of the Planning (Wales) Act 2026 (costs) apply in relation to a hearing or local inquiry under paragraph 7 or 8 in Wales as they apply in relation to a hearing or local inquiry under that Act, but as if the references in section 373(2) and (3) to the Welsh Ministers were references to the Welsh Ministers or a person appointed by them under paragraph 10(1) of this Schedule.”