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[Topic/Question] How can the Planning Inspectorate decide whether the pre-application consultation has been adequate when the local authorities who submit a response to the Planning Inspectorate about adequacy may not know that the applicant has done what it said it would do? [Answer] 
When deciding whether to accept an application for examination, it must be concluded that the applicant has complied with the pre-application procedure and has taken into account any 'adequacy of consultation representation' from a local authority on whether the applicant has complied with s42, s47 and s48 of the Planning Act 2008. It might be helpful to local authorities if they try to ensure the developer includes in its Statement of Community Consultation (prepared under s47) the means to monitor the situation. This could include requiring the developer to provide evidence during the process direct to the local authorities involved of activities undertaken. This way the local authorities can be more confident in submitting details about the adequacy of consultation.
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