ANNEX 2: CONSULTATION QUESTIONS
Q1 Do you agree with the above scope of schemes of delegation?
Q2 Are there are other categories of decision which should not be delegated to officials?
Q3 Should planning authorities be required to undertake local consultation on their proposed scheme of delegation?
Q4 Do you agree with the proposed approach to preparing and adopting the scheme of delegation?
Q5 Do you agree that it is reasonable not to invite additional comments from third parties to those made during the course of considering the planning application when considering a review?
Q6 Do you consider that the proposed size of the review body is appropriate?
Q7 Are the timescales proposed for carrying out a review reasonable?
Q8 Are there additional provisions to those proposed which would improve the process of reviewing the decision?
Q9 Do you agree that it is reasonable not to invite additional comments from third parties to those made during the course of considering the planning application when considering an appeal?
Q10 Do you agree that Ministers should seek to use the method of examination that best fits the circumstances of the case, taking account of the views of the parties?
Q11 Do you consider that the framework set out in the accompanying regulations reflects the more proportionate appeals regime envisaged in the White Paper?
Q12 Are there any particular issues in relation to proposals for Crown development which would require special handling in relation to schemes of delegation, local review and appeals procedures?
Q13 Are there any potential impacts on the business or voluntary sector that we should be aware of in finalising these regulations?
Q14 Are there any impacts on particular societal groups that we should be aware of in finalising these regulations?
Q15 Do you have any other comments to make on the draft regulations covering schemes of delegation, local review bodies or appeals examinations