# Planning (Wales) Act 2026, Paragraph 3: Replacement of inspector

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) At any time before an inspector has determined an appeal, the Welsh Ministers may—
(a) revoke the inspector’s appointment, and
(b) appoint another inspector to determine the appeal.
(2) Where a new appointment is made, the consideration of the appeal, and any local inquiry or hearing in connection with it, must start afresh.
(3) Sub-paragraph (2) does not require any person to be given an opportunity to—
(a) make fresh representations, or
(b) modify or withdraw representations the person has already made.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/6/schedule/20/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/planning-wales-act-2026/schedule-20/paragraph-3
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