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Rule 8 Notice of hearing

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(1)

This rule applies where the examiner determines that a matter is to be examined by way of hearing.

(2)

The examiner must give each of the persons specified in paragraph (3) at least 4 weeks’ notice in writing of—

(a)

the date and the time of the hearing,

(b)

the location of the hearing or, where the hearing is to take place remotely, the arrangements to enable remote attendance;

(c)

any arrangements for broadcasting the hearing.

(3)

The persons referred to in paragraph (2) are—

(a)

in relation to an examination under section 12I of the 2004 Act, the strategic planning authority that prepared the draft spatial development strategy being examined;

(b)

in relation to an examination under section 12P(6)(a) of the 2004 Act—

(i)

the Secretary of State;

(ii)

the strategic planning authority from whom the Secretary of State took over preparation of the draft spatial development strategy being examined;

(c)

any other person invited to participate in the hearing.