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This guidance explains:
the venue
health and safety
location
access advice
the room
retiring rooms
layout of the inquiry room
layout of the hearing or examination room
Welsh language
other languages
cloakrooms and toilets
photocopying
Published 25 March 2013 Last updated 3 August 2023 +show all updates
Link to annex a added
Section 6.2. updated with Inspector requirements.
References and guidance on Covid-19 removed
Monitor requirements updated.
Updated to include requirements for local planning authorities to provide a monitor for the Inspector at an event.
Wi-Fi guidance under electronic working facilities updated
New section added: 2.2 The venue must adhere to Government guidance in relation to COVID-19 where relevant.
Section 9 & 11 are new and the whole document has had some minor updates.