Hearing Sessions
| Reference | Document Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ID05 | Horsham Examination Provisional Hearing Programme | 14 October 2024 |
Hearing information
The hearing sessions will be held in the Main Conference Room at:
Observing
Limited seating will be available for observers during the hearing sessions. As the sessions will be recorded (details below), we kindly ask observers to attend only if essential.
Please also be aware that hearings with a large number of participants may further limit observer seating, and we may not be able to accommodate everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you wish to observe the sessions, please refrain from sitting in any reserved seats, as these are reserved for those participating in the hearing session.
Livestreaming and Recording
The hearing sessions will NOT be livestreamed. However, they will be recorded and it is intended to publish the recording on the examination website within 24 hours of the conclusion of the hearing session. Further details will follow.
Parking
Parking is available at Piries Place Car Park and Swan Walk Car Park which is around a 5 to 10 min walk from the hearing venue. To view parking near the town centre and hearing venue please click here.
Food and refreshments
The hearing venue is located on the edge of the Town Centre so there are a number of food purchase options available nearby.
Accessibility
The main entrance is wheelchair accessible and adapted toilets are provided at the venue. Hearing loop facilities are fitted as standard in the hearing room.
If you have any specific requirements, please let the Programme Officer know as soon as possible.
Participating
If you are participating in the hearing sessions, please refer to the latest published programme for the hearing times and check that you are listed as participating in all the hearing sessions you are due to participate in (not currently available). If you are not listed as you expected please contact the Programme Officer immediately. It is the responsibility of individual participants to check the latest timetable and to ensure that they are present at the correct time. The Programme Officer will endeavour to inform the participants of any late changes to the timetable, but it is the responsibility of the participants to keep themselves up to date with the arrangements and programme. Participants need to be ready to attend the Reserve sessions indicated on the programme – these will be used, if necessary, to complete any unfinished sessions.
Nameplates are required for all participants, please ensure that you have provided the name(s) of all your participants to the Programme Officer so she can ensure that you have a name plate for your hearing session(s).
Seating at the hearing table is limited and it may be only possible to seat one participant per representor, limited hot-seating will be provided but please ensure that the Programme Officer is informed of all your participants. Due to the limited number of seats for participants and observers, please only attend if necessary, as mentioned above, a recording of the session will be made available.
The hearings will take place in the Main Conference Room, if you are listed as a participant or additional participant then a nameplate will be placed at your seat. This is your designated seat, please do not move this or sit elsewhere.
The Planning Inspectorate have produced a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time:
Local plans guide to taking part in examinations(opens new window)
Plug sockets
There are limited plug sockets available, therefore, it is advised that any electronic equipment you require during the hearing is fully charged beforehand.