The Big Inquiry: a view from the planning bar

SYNOPSIS The Big Inquiry is an inquiry concerning a regional or a national interest. Matters of general policy should not be open for discussion at such an inquiry. Matters of policy which are or may be, site specific should be open for discussion at an inquiry. There is no case for altering the structure of the inquiry process but changes within that structure are suggested,

1,1 The planning bar is not a corporate body and hence there is no corporate opinion. What I shall say is my own opinion. I believe that what I say would be supported in some degree by many of those members of the English bar who specialise in local government, planning and parliamentary work. My belief is not supported by a warranty.