Article 23 Transitional provisions

The following paragraphs of this rule apply where at the date on which these Rules come into force (“the commencement date”) an appeal mentioned in rule 3(1) of these Rules is awaiting determination by an inspector.

Where at the commencement date a local inquiry has been opened, the 1974 Rules shall continue to apply until its close, but these Rules shall regulate the procedure thereafter (including any re-opening of the inquiry).

Where at the commencement date a local inquiry has not been opened, the 1974 Rules shall continue to apply until the inquiry is opened, but these Rules shall apply thereafter.

The 1974 Rules shall continue to apply as respects hearings but only if the appellant or the local planning authority have before the commencement date expressed a wish to be heard.