what the Inspector considers in reaching a decision
the decision (including the modifications process)
costs
complaints and challenges
virtual events
site visits
Updates to this page
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Correction made to the named ministerial departments in the introduction. Correction made to remove a reference that the guidance applies to Wales.
updates made to the guidance booklet html - the glossary, section 3 section 4 and annex K.
Rights of Way advice notes 1, 3, 9, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 have been incorporated as appendices into this guidance booklet.
Guidance on Procedures for Considering Objections to Definitive Map and Public Path Orders updated to make reference to AI guidance
Various edits and section 7.2 - 7.4 rewritten.
All Covid-19 related information removed
Multiple changes on annex b
All references to Advice note 10 removed, AN10 has been retired
MHCLG to DLUHC
Booklet updated with links to the Planning Inspectorate new Privacy Policy
Updated with a chapter on virtual events and change to the guidance on accompanied site visits.
The booklet has been updated to encourage people to submit all documents electronically.
PDF booklet updated
Guidance booklet amended with new wording regarding Libellous comments.
Location details updated in booklet
Booklet updated
Updates to guidance made to reflect the new GDPR rules
Links within document updated
Updated broken links, updated the room number for Customer Quality Team, added another question to the end of Appendix H and made reference to submitting witness statements with a proof of evidence (Appendix E).
Complaints and Feedback updated and a new section on communicating with us electronically.
Update to costs section to reflect that Inspectors can now consider initiating an award of costs.
