All parties to be informed?

[Gritt23]

Ok, so I understand the logic behind the ODPM having to ensure all relevant parties are made aware of the decision prior to it being made public, but to what extent must the ODPM ensure this.

A death in the family and Lord B rushes up to Cheshire, and is therefore not at home to open his mail, does that constitute a relevant party not yet being informed?

What if a NIMBY who's entitled to know just plays silly buggers and keeps saying "Nah, it's not arrived in this mornings post either."

Can this be yet another pointless delay in an already slow process? Do we have to wait until all parties say "Yes, I've seen the document." ?

 

[Easy 10]

I can't see that being the case. Once the decision has been mailed, the information is "out there". There'd be absolutely no point in everyone having to remain "schtum" until all parties have read the decision, as its not as if it'd alter anything one way or the other. There may be some protocol as to what media outlet is used to give out the decision, but I'd be amazed if EVERYONE had to have acknowledged reading it before its made public.

How many people are we talking here anyway ?

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

I think its clear it will be the nimbys that break the news first

 

[Drumstick]

BHAFC, Falmer Parish Council, Lewis Council.

?

 

[dull boy]

Doubt if Lewis council will be that interested

 

[CHAPPERS]

University of Brighton.

 

[Da Man Clay]

No, once it has been sent to everyone it can be announced as ODPM has completed there duties. They will all be sent out at the same time and therfore the first to get it can release the info to the public.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

It will leak within minutes from both parties.

 

[Biscuit]

I can't see that being the case. Once the decision has been mailed, the information is "out there". There'd be absolutely no point in everyone having to remain "schtum" until all parties have read the decision, as its not as if it'd alter anything one way or the other. There may be some protocol as to what media outlet is used to give out the decision, but I'd be amazed if EVERYONE had to have acknowledged reading it before its made public.

How many people are we talking here anyway ?

Fantastic use of the word "schtum" my good man.

 

[Biscuit]

What about the bats?

Will they be informed?

They'll need to know.. they'll have to change their flight path or risk vehicle/bat collision.

 

[Basil Fawlty]

I bloody hope it don't get lost in the post.

 

[Easy 10]

Fantastic use of the word "schtum" my good man.

Thank you. I so rarely get the chance to use that word, and was delighted to finally have the context with which to flaunt it.

 

[Peter Grummit]

I have it on impeccable authority that the decision will be transmitted ELECTRONICALLY.

PG

 

[Deleted User X18H]

If one more of you tossers spells LewES with an I - I will scream

 

[Black Country Seagull]

If one more of you tossers spells LewES with an I - I will scream

lewis....lewis

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

lewis

 

[Cian]

Lewis... the annoying twat from Inspector Morse.

 

[The Oldman]

Actually, I always thought it was derived from Louse on the Ouse,
but what do I know?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

There are several classes of parties in the planning process.

1. The Applicant
2. The Local Planning Authority (in this case, two of them - Brighton & Hove City Council and Lewes District Council)
3. Landowners of the site
4. Statutory Agencies, like the Highway Authorities, the Countryside Agency, etc
5. Other "interested parties"

There is nothing that I am aware of that says that ALL parties must be told the decision at the same time. Priority is given to informing the Applicant and the Local Planning Authorities.

Falmer Parish Council are just another "interested party".

 

[dull boy]

If one more of you tossers spells LewES with an I - I will scream

i did wonder if i should of made it a bit more obvious earlier but then I thought oh f*** it let em work it out for themselves