An unspeakable practice
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0318) 3 May 2003, 111(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Most local planning authorities now allow public speaking at planning committee meetings. Article provides an account of a planning solicitor who objected to development proposals as a member of the public. Explains the procedure for public speakers, highlighting the three minute time limit and describes the solicitor's dismay in finding the time limit rigorously enforced by the chairman. Suggests that local planning authorities must operate this system with more discretion or the public will reject it. Also argues that government guidance for local planning authorities is urgently needed to make the process of planning applications more transparent.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66729 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 122236-1001 |
Most local planning authorities now allow public speaking at planning committee meetings. Article provides an account of a planning solicitor who objected to development proposals as a member of the public. Explains the procedure for public speakers, highlighting the three minute time limit and describes the solicitor's dismay in finding the time limit rigorously enforced by the chairman. Suggests that local planning authorities must operate this system with more discretion or the public will reject it. Also argues that government guidance for local planning authorities is urgently needed to make the process of planning applications more transparent.