Campaign groups operating within the planning system will, at some stage, be very likely called to attend a Local Plan examination or an appeal hearing. In that situation, there will be only one arbiter: a planning inspector.
It can be daunting for community representatives to attend these hearings. They will be faced with rows of planning officers, consultants and lawyers – all experts in their fields and for whom appeals hearings are bread and butter.
Info from the community planning alliance website where the planning Inspectorate lent them an inspector for their webinar on March 3rd 2022
Some of the subjects she advised them on were:
- How community groups should prepare
- How best to present your evidence – both in writing and in person
- What are the most important do’s and don’ts
