Guidance

Setting up a venue for a public inquiry, hearing or examination

Information for the local authority when setting up a venue and the facilities needed for public inquiries, hearings and examinations.

From:
Planning Inspectorate
Published
25 March 2013
Last updated
3 August 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Public inquiries; Hearings and Examinations - venue and facilities requirements

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ANNEX 1 – Suggested layout of an inquiry room

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Details

This guidance explains:

  • the venue
  • health and safety
  • location
  • access advice
  • the room
  • retiring rooms
  • layout of the inquiry room
  • layout of the hearing or examination room
  • Welsh language
  • other languages
  • cloakrooms and toilets
  • photocopying
Published 25 March 2013
Last updated 3 August 2023 + show all updates

  1. Link to annex a added

  2. Section 6.2. updated with Inspector requirements.

  3. References and guidance on Covid-19 removed

  4. Monitor requirements updated.

  5. Updated to include requirements for local planning authorities to provide a monitor for the Inspector at an event.

  6. Wi-Fi guidance under electronic working facilities updated

  7. New section added: 2.2 The venue must adhere to Government guidance in relation to COVID-19 where relevant.

  8. Section 9 & 11 are new and the whole document has had some minor updates.

  9. Venue and facilities note updated

  10. First published.

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