Examination Procedures

Examination procedures

28. The way that the examination is conducted is at the discretion of the appointed

person. For most issues, it is expected that the appointed person will be able to

reach conclusions on the basis of the information provided by the planning authority without the need to obtain any further information. However, the appointed person can request additional information from any identified person or organisation. When this occurs, the information will normally be requested in the form of a written submission, although oral evidence sessions can be held where further discussion or questioning is likely to be helpful. This is usually expected to take the form of a hearing, with a discussion led by the appointed person, rather than an inquiry.

29. In deciding whether further information is needed and what is the best procedure

to obtain it, the appointed person will take into account any opinions expressed by

the planning authority or by those made the representations. These should be

highlighted by the planning authority in the Schedule 4 forms.

[Scottish Government

Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals

August 2010

DEVELOPMENT PLAN EXAMINATIONS:

PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR PLANNING AUTHORITIES]

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