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Modified: 20-Mar-2008

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, Access Appeals. (England)

A Guide for Third Parties (Restriction Appeals)

This guidance explains the role of third parties in appeals made under section 30 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 against refusal of a relevant authority to grant a direction restricting public access to land, or to not act in accordance with representations made following consultation on an existing direction.

This guidance relates only to appeals in England.

Only the courts can give an authoritative interpretation on any point of law , so t his guidance has no legal force.

Contents

1. Introduction

2. How an appeal is made

3. How other people can become involved

4. When may I comment on an appeal?

5. The three types of procedure

5A The written representations procedure

5B The hearing procedure

5C The inquiry procedure

6. Site Visits

7. How the decision will be made

8. How long will it take?

9. Fire risk appeals

10. Costs

11. Complaints

12. Data Protection and privacy in the Planning Inspectorate

13. About the Planning Inspectorate

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