22nd October 2008, 01:43 PM
Quote:quote:The Lindsey guidance correctly points out that if applicants submit full and detailed applications they will reduce the need for conditions, thus avoiding these fees. You should be encouraging your clients to undertake detailed pre-application discussions with the planners and their specialist advisors (archaeologists, conservation officers etc.).
The above is, however, just good common sense which is not new. The charges may be seen to encourage common sense in applicants.
Vulpes is quite right, and clear... as is m. who correctly states that the curator does not discharge the condition, the planner does, but under advice from the curator. (so in a way the curator has the power of discharge by proxy- sounds nasty)
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers