Opposed Orders

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Virtual by Microsoft Teams

Dealing with opposed modification or public path orders can be a resource-hungry process. Setting up from the first report on the application eases the whole process considerably. This course covers the process from objection received to preparation for an Inquiry, Hearing or Written Representations including submission to PINS, writing a Statement of Case and Proof of Evidence.

Main topics

Drawing the line on withdrawal of objections
Planning and preparation for submission to PINS
Writing a Statement of Grounds, Statement of Case, and Proof of Evidence
Managing evidence bundles

Learning outcomes

Understanding of the process of an opposed order and its timeline
Recognition of resources needed and how to reduce demand
Familiarity with the documents required, their structure, strengths and weaknesses
Appreciation of how to write documents for submission

Dealing with objections

The course covers the process and time-saving in referral of an order to the Planning Inspectorate once objections have been received.

It does not consider in depth the variety of objections which may be received or the skills to encourage withdrawal of an objection as the former is more simple than it may appear and the latter is beyond the range of an IPROW course since it would require role play, coaching and practice over a period with different people, themselves knowledgeable in providing the appropriate responses for the trainee to learn from.

A paper is issued summarising types of objections and how they may be tackled but course time focuses on recognising the point at which the order should simply be abandoned or referred.

Preparation Time Required

The course will close at 1p.m on day 1 but there will be a task to complete before day 2 so participants are strongly recommended to allocate all of day 1 to the course.

Level

Intermediate. The course is designed for council officers with knowledge of the order process, perhaps approaching submission of their first opposed order.

Trainers

Rosalinde Emrys-Roberts, consultant
Richard Cuthbert, Definitive Map and Enforcement Team Leader, Hertfordshire County Council

Cost

Members £253, non-members £373 (+VAT)

Software

Microsoft Teams is the software used for training which is available to anyone. Using the app is strongly recommended for full functionality as the web browser version may be missing some facilities, although full participation should be possible, use of some apps within Teams may be limited by participating organisation's protocols.