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Paragraph 18 Inquiries—pre-inquiry meeting

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(1)

Where it has been decided to hold an inquiry, the inspector may, if it is desirable, hold a pre-inquiry meeting to determine the matters to be addressed and the procedure to be followed at the inquiry.

(2)

An inspector who decides to hold a pre-inquiry meeting must give not less than two weeks' notice in writing to—

(a)

the appellant, Natural England and any section 28L(2) party;

(b)

any person known at the date of the notice to be entitled to appear at the inquiry; and

(c)

any other person whose presence is considered desirable.

(3)

The inspector may, at a pre-inquiry meeting—

(a)

give directions to the appellant, Natural England and any other person wishing to appear at the inquiry about things to be done in preparation for the inquiry; and

(b)

specify a date or dates by which any such directions must be complied with.