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For anyone who cannot attend on the 29th/30th etc. the examination process is primarily a written process and it is not essential for interested parties to make oral submissions; a written submission will be given the same weight. If you want to make a written submission then please submit it to them through the ‘have your say’ page on the project webpage and it will be published at the first deadline. The deadlines within the examination timetable will be confirmed after the preliminary meeting.Just in case you can’t get the day off. You can still take part. As with the initial registrations we want to flood them with submissions at every stage. Currently the have your say page is broken but when fixed. I’ll update this post with a link and info on deadlines.
Summary of the upcoming meetings:All meetings are taking place at Royal Suite, Grand Hotel, North Promenade Sea Front, Blackpool, FY1 2JQ and by virtual means using Microsoft Teams, or observe via livestream on national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN020032Preliminary Meeting (PM), Tuesday 29 AprilRegistration - 9.00amMeeting start - 10.00amWho - Invited parties who have pre-registeredPurpose - The main purpose of the PM is to discuss the arrangements for the examination of the application. It will focus on the process only, and it will not be looking at the substance of the proposals: Questions, discussions and representations about the merits or disadvantages of the proposed development are for the examination itself which will begin after the close of the PM.Of interest to - EveryoneOpen floor hearing 1, Tuesday 29 AprilSeating available from - 2.00pmVirtual registration from - 1.45pmHearing start - 2.30pmWho - Invited parties who have pre-registered AND a provision for non-registered people to attend.Purpose - For the registered interested parties to put forward their objections to the proposed development to the Inspectorate. Advice is that over repetition is frowned upon so people speaking should be aware of that and if possible communicate the subjects you are covering via the whatsapp group or Facebook page.Of interest to - EveryoneIssue specific hearing 1 - Wednesday 30 AprilSeating available from - 9.00amVirtual registration from - 9.00amHearing start - 9.30amWho - Invited parties who have pre-registered AND a provision for non-registered people to attend.Purpose - To examine site selection and alternatives, the scope of the proposed development and the applicants’ assessments.Of interest to - EveryoneONLY IF REQUIRED: Issue specific hearing 1 - Thursday 1 MaySeating available from - 9.00amVirtual registration from - 9.00amHearing start - 9.30amCompulsory acquisition hearing 1 - Friday 2 MaySeating available from - 9.00amVirtual registration from - 9.00amHearing start - 9.30amWho - Invited parties who have pre-registered AND a provision for non-registered people to attend.Purpose - To examine the applicants’ strategic case for compulsory acquisition and temporary possession.Of interest to - Land owners, farmers, etc.More detail here - infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/wp-content/ipc/uploads/projects/EN020032/EN020032-0008...This is just to explain to people the purpose of each meeting to bring some clarity. If I have made any errors, please message me and I will update accordingly.
The hearings at the end of the month. We need to fill it. The venue has a capacity of 420. Let’s show them that’s not enough. Teams participants, let’s make their systems struggle. Everyone speaking. Good luck. There’s more deadlines and opportunities to have input. We know the system is designed to grind us down. Stay strong. Let’s keep the pressure up. We have more representations than all but 10 projects going through the system. That’s amazing. Gives us a chance. See you at the hearings!
Hi @followers,For your information, this is Broadfield's review of the Relevant Representations which they have carried out on behalf of Newton with Clifton Parish Council and which summarises the primary objections. The Parish Council have agreed that this can be shared.www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bjv0wnmozfifltxaxztlo/Review-of-Select-Relevant-Representations.pdf?rlkey=...Also, if you've had the invitation letter to the preliminary meeting on 29th April will you be attending? Would like to think we can put on a good show 😁. Don't forget to register before the end of the 11th April.forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mN94WIhvq0iTIpmM5VcIjZGAES1psLlCgiWwmdsZNhhUMFFBQzBJU...
Anyone participating in the meetings on 29th and 30th must complete the Event Participation Form by 11th April. We understand that there will be some allowance for members of the public turning up without pre-booking, but not unlimited. The link is here:
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Prediction:All the points M&M need to tighten up and correct or change in their applications due to the excellent representations highlighting what tardy work they have done will be scheduled towards the end of the hearings to give them even more time.
Because of the holes and mistakes in M&Ms proposals pointed out by the representations, the inspectorate is giving them more time rather than having them take a loss in the hearings because of them.So yes, it's excellent that the issues and mistakes in their application have been found, but they are being given a chance to correct them.That is wrong.When the inspectorate incorrectly handled the requests for paper forms to make representations, several people could not make them, and they admitted to being at fault.We asked for extra time for those people wronged to be able to register. And they said there would be no additional time.#justsaying
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