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[Topic/Question] What is a pre-application Inspector? [Answer] 
The role for the pre-application Inspector is to support the work of the Planning Inspectorate in providing advice to applicants, local authorities, and others, including, for example, attending meetings at the pre-application stage and supporting the development of Environmental Impact Assessment scoping opinions. The appointment of a pre-application Inspector is not a statutory requirement. The pre-application Inspector assigned to a particular proposal will not then be appointed to carry out the examination of the development consent order application.
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