# The Town and Country Planning (Hearings Procedure) (England) Rules 2000, Article 9: Appearances at hearing


(1) The persons entitled to appear at the hearing are—
(a) the appellant;
(b) the local planning authority; and
(c) any statutory party.
(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall prevent the inspector from permitting any other person to appear at a hearing, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(3) Any person entitled or permitted to appear may do so on his own behalf or be represented by any other person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1626/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/town-and-country-planning-hearings-procedure-england-rules-2000/article-9
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