Why isn correspondence submitted before the application was called in forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate?
A. Correspondence received before the application was called in isn’t forwarded by the Government Office to the Planning Inspectorate for legal reasons. Q. Why aren’t third parties consulted about the inquiry date A. It would be impossible to find a date(s) for the inquiry that suited everyone. Therefore, we normally only consult the Applicants and the Local Planning Authority. Q. Requests for extension of time to submit statements/postpone inquiry/abeyance/late representations from third parties A. All requests should be made in writing and will normally only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Q. Requests for extension of time to submit late representations by third parties A. You should write to the Case Officer explaining your reasons fully and your request will be considered. Q. Why was the application called in A. This is explained in the letter calling in the application, a copy of which you can see on DCLG’s website. Q. How long does it take to deal with a call-in (from th
