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Annexe BTimetable for the inquiry procedure (for appeals not following abespoke timetable)This applies to appeals: where the local planning authority’s decision notice is dated1 October 2013 or later; where the local planning authority was due to make itsdecision on or after 1 October 2013 but has failed to do so.It does not apply to appeals which are “recovered” for the Secretary of State to decide.TimetableAppeal receivedWe set the start dateand the timetableWithin 1 weekfrom the start dateWithin 5 weeksfrom the start dateOnly exceptionallywill we accept latestatements orrepresentationsWe set the inquirydate which willnormally be within16 weeks of thestart date4 weeks beforethe inquiryAt least 2 weeksbefore the inquiryNo later than 10working daysbefore the inquiryInterested peopleincluding Rule 6partiesReceive the localplanning authority’sletter about theappeal, telling themthat they must sendus anyrepresentationswithin 5 weeks ofthe start dateSend theirrepresentations to usNote – Rule 6 partiessend us their inquirystatement normallywithin 4 weeks ofour letter whichgrants them “Rule 6status”Rule 6 parties sendus their proof ofevidenceReceive details fromthe local planningauthority about theinquiryarrangementsAppellantSends the appeal formand all supportingdocuments to us andthe local planningauthority. The fullstatement of casemust make up the fullcase. Also provides adraft statement ofcommon groundReceives a completedquestionnaire and anysupporting documentsfrom the localplanning authoritySends us their proofof evidence.Displays a notice onsite giving details ofthe inquiryIf there is one, sendsus the draft planningobligationLocal planningauthorityReceives theappeal documentsSends theappellant (orapplicant) and usa completedquestionnaire andsupportingdocuments. Itwrites tointerested peopleabout the appealSends us its fullstatement of caseand the agreedstatement ofcommon groundSend us its proofof evidence. Itmay put a noticein a local paperabout the inquiryNotifies interestedpeople about theinquiryarrangements