Arranging the hearing

The Planning Inspectorate will agree a date for the hearing with the appellant and the local planning authority (LPA). They do not involve anyone else when they fix the date. The LPA will write to everyone they told about the appeal and give them details of the hearing, like the time and place. The LPA may also put a notice in a local paper, giving the same information.

If you want to see what the appellant and the LPA have said, you should be able to see copies of their appeal documents at the local council’s offices.

People with disabilities

All hearings and inquiries should be held in buildings with proper facilities for people with disabilities. The local planning authority (LPA) usually choose and provide the place. If you, or anyone you know, want to go to the hearing or inquiry and you have particular needs, please contact the LPA to confirm they can make proper arrangements.