PART 3Applications and proposals to amend the registers

Pre-inquiry meeting31

1

Where it has been decided to hold a public inquiry, the inspector may, if the inspector considers it desirable, hold a pre-inquiry meeting to determine the matters to be addressed and the procedure to be followed at the inquiry.

2

If the inspector decides to hold a pre-inquiry meeting, not less than 14 days’ notice in writing must be given to—

a

the applicant, in the case of an application;

b

the registration authority;

c

any person who has made written representations about the application or proposal; and

d

any other person whose presence at the pre-inquiry meeting the inspector considers desirable.

3

Paragraphs (2) to (6) of regulation 30 (so far as relevant) apply to pre-inquiry meetings as they apply to inquiries.

4

The inspector may, at a pre-inquiry meeting—

a

give directions about things to be done in preparation for the inquiry to—

i

the applicant, in the case of an application;

ii

the registration authority; and

iii

any other person wishing to appear at the inquiry; and

b

specify a date or dates by which any such directions must be complied with.

5

In particular, the inspector may direct any person wishing to give evidence to serve a written statement of that evidence on—

a

the inspector; and

b

such other persons as the inspector may specify.