Preliminary meeting

The Examining Authority will hold a preliminary meeting at some point after the register to have your say period closes.

Several weeks before this meeting, the rule 6 letter is sent to everyone registered to have their say, official bodies and people whose land is directly affected. The rule 6 letter tells everyone when and where the meeting will be held. It will also include a draft timetable for the examination.

You cannot give your views about the proposed development at this meeting.

You can talk about:

• anything that may affect your ability to attend hearings or meet deadlines, for example other local events happening at the same time or issues with travel or working patterns

• if there are any suitable local places to hold any hearings that may be required

• if there are any groups of people who need a different approach to be able to take part in the process

• any other matters relating to the draft examination timetable

What happens next

Meeting notes will be published and a recording on the project section of this website around a week after the preliminary meeting.

The rule 8 letter is sent to everyone who registered, as well as official bodies and people whose land is directly affected. This letter gives details of the examination including the finalised timetable with all deadlines for examination comments.