# Planning (Wales) Act 2026, Paragraph 6: Preparation of draft and appointment of examiner

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) A charging authority must prepare a draft of its charging schedule.
(2) The charging authority may withdraw the draft of its charging schedule.
(3) The charging authority must appoint a person (“the examiner”) to examine the draft of its charging schedule.
(4) The authority must appoint someone who, in its opinion—
(a) is independent of the authority, and
(b) has appropriate qualifications and experience.
(5) The authority may, with the agreement of the examiner, appoint persons to assist the examiner.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/6/schedule/13/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-wales-act-2026/schedule-13/paragraph-6
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