Public local inquiries into road proposals
Table of contents
- Corrigendum August 2002
- Preface
- Introduction
- The purpose of an inquiry
- Part 1 - Trunk Roads (Including most motorways)
- Why hold an inquiry?
- Who arranges an inquiry?
- Who is the Inspector?
- What is the Inspector's job?
- What are the Inspector's powers?
- What is the role of an Assessor?
- What is the role of Assistant Inspectors?
- Who will attend the inquiry?
- Who may be heard?
- Why and when are meetings held before an inquiry?
- How will I know when a pre-inquiry meeting is to be held?
- How will I know when and where the inquiry is to be held?
- Should I employ a professionally qualified person to represent me, or join a group of objectors?
- Can I get legal aid or my costs for attending?
- Will there be a programme and how is it arranged?
- Will the Department send me any documents and supply information?
- Do I need to prepare a statement of case?
- How can I give evidence to the inquiry?
- How can I propose an alternative route or modifications?
- What will be the order of speaking?
- Will the Inspector visit the site?
- What happens after the inquiry and how will I find out the decision?
- Will the Secretary of State's decision cover the amount of compensation I may be paid if my land, property or interest is compulsorily purchased?
- Part 2 - Other Roads (proposals by local highway authorities)
- What about road proposals not promoted by the Secretary of State?
- Who arranges an inquiry?
- What formal Rules apply?
- Who makes the decision?
- Part 3 - Challenge and Complaints Procedures
- Can I challenge the decision?
- What should I do if I am dissatisfied with the conduct of an inquiry?
- Appendix
- Note 1
- Note 2
- Note 3
- Note 4
- Note 5
- Note 6
- Note 7
- Note 8
