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035 _a(Sirsi) u122236
100 _aEdwards, M.
245 3 _aAn unspeakable practice
260 _c2003
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v(0318) 3 May 2003, 111(1)
520 _aMost 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.
590 _aABS
650 _aPLANNING COMMITTEES
650 _aLOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITIES
650 _aPLANNING APPLICATIONS
650 _aPUBLIC SPEAKING
650 _aPLANNING OBJECTIONS
690 _aPlanning and development
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700 _aMartin, J.
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