# The Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, Article 7: Independent examination

Extent: N.I.

(1) The Department may cause an independent examination to be carried out by the planning appeals commission for the purpose of considering objections to a development plan or to the alteration, repeal or replacement of a development plan.
(2) Any person who makes objections to a development plan or to the alteration, repeal or replacement of a development plan shall, if he so requests, be given the opportunity to appear before and be heard by the planning appeals commission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1991/1220/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-northern-ireland-order-1991/article-7
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