Informality and the planning appeal by hearing method
Series: Town Planning Review ; 71(3) July 2000, 245-267(23)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Review of user satisfaction with the informal hearing method of planning appeal, used as alternative to the public inquiry. Provides a background to the hearing method, outlining its use within dispute resolution, and considers the landmark decision in "Dyason v SoS Environment and Chiltern DC" which raised the notion that an informal hearing is not necessarily fair. Discusses research findings from a questionnaire survey sent to planning professionals: participants were asked to comment on their perception and experience of informal hearings. The research reveals a general approval of the hearing method, which dispels the notion that professionals are wary of informality. References.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63208 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109551-1001 |
Review of user satisfaction with the informal hearing method of planning appeal, used as alternative to the public inquiry. Provides a background to the hearing method, outlining its use within dispute resolution, and considers the landmark decision in "Dyason v SoS Environment and Chiltern DC" which raised the notion that an informal hearing is not necessarily fair. Discusses research findings from a questionnaire survey sent to planning professionals: participants were asked to comment on their perception and experience of informal hearings. The research reveals a general approval of the hearing method, which dispels the notion that professionals are wary of informality. References.