Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules set out the procedure to be followed in connection with local inquiries held for the purposes of—
appeals against enforcement notices under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;
appeals against the refusal or non-determination of an application for a certificate of lawful use or development under section 195 of that Act;
appeals against listed building enforcement notices and conservation area enforcement notices under section 39 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
The Rules apply both in the case of appeals which are being determined by the Secretary of State and appeals which are being determined by a person appointed by the Secretary of State.
These Rules replace the Town and Country Planning (Enforcement) (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 1981. The 1981 Rules are, therefore, revoked, although they will continue to apply, with minor drafting corrections, to inquiries held for the purpose