who we are

LPA specialist input to plan production eg SEA expertise, development management team review of policies – can make a big difference in ensuring basic conditions and other requirements are met at examination

try to resolve any LPA/QB differences before submission plan stage – examiners recommend modifications only to meet the basic conditions and convention rights

co-ordinate LPA and QB publicity/websites

collaborative working important

an examination where the questions are known - there are no surprises – what an examiner can consider is precisely defined

look at examination reports already issued consider an independent ‘health check’

review – usually undertaken in a few days

getting ready

‘health check’ review

independent desk-based review undertaken by a qualified and experienced examiner

most beneficial at pre-submission stage identifies issues that may cause delay or

rejection at examination considers problems in meeting the basic

conditions and other requirements provides general advice on changes that

need to be made

‘health check’ review

begin sourcing after pre-submission consultation

LPA appointment - but QB consent required if using NPIERS the LPA/QB should complete

the request form together highlight key issues and particular areas of

expertise required - eg regeneration, rural, heritage

indicate timing of examination - assists checking examiner availability

be realistic about risk/professional indemnity

appointment of examiner

applications usually sufficient to appoint -NPIERS provide CV, photo, and suitability statement from 3 potential examiners

if questions - consider email or phone if interview essential - LPA and QB should be

represented- deal with process, skills and experience -not the merits of the plan

try to feedback to unsuccessful candidates

selection of examiner

LPA and examiner contract directly agree invoicing arrangements nominate a single LPA point of contact agree means of communication LPA provide complete documentation –

agree format agree anticipated timeline examiner will visit the area - normally

unaccompanied - consider access

preparation for examination

examination by consideration of written representations is the general rule

LPA should issue guidance - representations to address the basic conditions and other tests

late representations not normally considered

LPA listing of representations helpful to the examiner

written representations

if examiner decides a hearing is necessary LPA and examiner must agree roles

examiner role - identify topic(s) for consideration, parties to speak in addition to LPA and QB, take charge of proceedings including recording, social media rules

LPA role - notice, venue, invitations, also consider accessibility, parking, toilets, refreshments, PA equipment

examiner may request the LPA to note take

hearing

prepare for the report

LPA project plan – involve electoral services - work from preferred referendum date - consider decision meeting cycles and delegated powers

examination will typically take up to 6 days absence of an up to date Local Plan tends to

add 2 to 3 days if a hearing is necessary it will add a further

2 to 3 days briefings and manage press and publicity

project plan

Chris Collison Planning and Management Ltd collisonchris@aol.com 01773 853450

Paul Taylor NPIERS Product Manager ptaylor@rics.org 02076 951735

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