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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chris Collison
Planning and Management Ltd
collisonchris@aol.com
01773 853450
Paul Taylor
NPIERS Product Manager
ptaylor@rics.org
02076 951735