Town and Country Planning Act 1976 · Updated to 1 Jun 2021 · Part III · Development Plans
14. Inquiries and hearings in respect of draft local plans
Feedback & supportFor the purpose of considering objections to and representations in respect of a draft local plan, the local planning authority may cause a local inquiry or other hearing to be held by a committee of three persons appointed by the State Planning
local plan
“local plan”, in relation to an area, means the local plan for the area, and any alteration of the plan, for the time being having effect in the area by virtue of subsection 15(1); and, in relation to any land or building, means the local plan, as so defined, for the area in which the land or building is situated; and
Committee.
Committee
“Committee” means the State Planning Committee established under section 4;
The State Authority may by rules—
make provision in respect of the appointment and qualifications for appointment of persons to hold a local inquiry or other hearing under subsection (1);
make provision in respect of the remuneration and allowances of persons appointed to hold a local inquiry or other hearing under that subsection.
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